Chuuk Monarch (Metabolus rugensis)

Other Names (World)
Chuuk Monarch, Truk Monarch

Family
Monarchidae (Monarch-flycatchers)

Size
20 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical montane moist forest, mangroves. Also, subtropical and tropical lowland moist shrubland, dry forest, plantations. From sea-level - 435 m.

Range (Guide)

Micronesia [Federated States of] (B) (NB).

Chuuk (Truk), Federated States of Micronesia.

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

Population
Estimated population is 1,000 - 2,499 (2010) and decreasing.

Status EN
Habitat loss due to extensive agricultural development and an increasing human population are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Human-like whistles slurred up or down. Plaintive, querulous 'u-waw', reflected in the local name.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Chuuk Monarch (Metabolus rugensis) [XC416566]
by id from Mt. Winipot, Tol Island, Chuuk, Micronesia (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
Juveniles with Caroline Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus syrinx), but much brighter rufous above and with less defined supercilium.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Chuuk Monarch (Metabolus rugensis) - 10 files

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