Mussau monarch [SEP] parent taxon
Mussau monarch
The Mussau monarch ("Symposiachrus menckei"), also known as the white-breasted monarch, is a species of bird in the Monarchidae family. It is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomy and systematics.
The Mussau monarch was originally placed in the genus "Monarcha" until moved to "Symposiachrus" in 2009. Alternate names include Mencke's monarch, Mussau
Mussau Island monarch
Mussau Island monarch may refer to:
- Flores monarch, a species of bird endemic to Flores
- Mussau monarch, a species of bird endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago