Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills
Spot-winged Monarch
Symposiachrus guttula
LCLeast Concern Endemic to New Guinea (Indonesia and Papua New Guinea)
- Family
- Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills (Monarchidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The spot-winged monarch (Symposiachrus guttula), or spot-wing monarch flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Range and habitat
New Guinea, including Raja Ampat Islands (off western New Guinea), and Louisiade Archipelago (off southeastern New Guinea).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Spot-winged monarch
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
