Tinian Monarch (Metabolus takatsukasae)

Family
Monarchidae (Monarch-flycatchers)

Size
15 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Yamashina, 1931)

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical lowland moist forest. Also, subtropical and tropical lowland moist shrubland and swamp forest.

Range (Guide)

Northern Mariana Islands (B).

Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands (USA).

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

Population
Estimated population is 55,000 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat destruction was the main threat. Weather, fire and increased military activity are current threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A loud, raspy scold and short two-note call that sounds like a dog's squeaky toy. Song is a loudly whistled 'tee-tee-wheeo'.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Tinian Monarch (Monarcha takatsukasae) [XC79347]
by id from Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
Rufous Fantail (Rhipidura rufifrons) which has a rufous rump, dark underparts and white throat.

References
See References.

Files:

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