Fatu Hiva Monarch (Pomarea whitneyi)

Other Names (World)
Fatu Hiva Monarch, Fatuhiva Monarch, Fatu Hiva Flycatcher, Large Flycatcher, Large Monarch

Family
Monarchidae (Monarch-flycatchers)

Size
19 cm

First Described (Guide)
Murphy & Mathews, 1928

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical lowland and montane moist forest, lowland shrubland. From 50 - 775 m.

Range (Guide)

French Polynesia (B).

Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 270 (2010) and decreasing.

Status CR
The black rate (Ratuus rattus), observed for the first time in February 200, appears to be the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A 'cri-ri-a-rik', similar to the shrill meow of a cat whose tail has been stepped on, uttered in alarm.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Fatu Hiva Monarch (Pomarea whitneyi) [XC442553]
by id from Southern Group, Marquesas Islands, France (begging call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Fatu Hiva Monarch (Pomarea whitneyi) - 8 files

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