Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills
White-eared Monarch
Carterornis leucotis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Monarch Flycatchers, Paradise Flycatchers, and Shrikebills (Monarchidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-eared monarch (Carterornis leucotis), or white-eared flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.
It is endemic to north-eastern Australia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The white-eared monarch was originally described in the genus Monarcha until moved to Carterornis in 2009.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northeastern Australia (northern Cape York Peninsula, Queensland to Ballina, northeastern New South Wales but sometimes further south).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-eared 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.
