Malaita Monarch
Malaita Monarch (<em>Symposiachrus malaitae</em>) is a species of Monarchs (<em>Monarchidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Malaita Monarch (Symposiachrus malaitae) is a species of Monarchs (Monarchidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Symposiachrus; binomial: Symposiachrus malaitae; authority: (Mayr, 1931).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Malaita Monarch Symposiachrus malaitae is split from Solomons Monarch S. barbatus based on differences in plumage supported by phylogenetic analysis (Andersen et al. 2015; del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife).
