Golden Monarch
A species of White-eared and Golden Monarchs Scientific name : Carterornis chrysomela Genus : White-eared and Golden Monarchs
Golden Monarch, A species of White-eared and Golden Monarchs
Botanical name: Carterornis chrysomela
Genus: White-eared and Golden Monarchs
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Description General Info
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Description
Measuring 12.5 to 14 cm (4.9 to 5.5 in), the golden monarch displays marked sexual dimorphism. The male is a bright golden colour with sharply delineated black cheeks and throat, primary wing feathers and tail. It has a pale blue and black bill and dark brown iris, and a distinctive teardrop pattern of white feathers under the eye. The subspecies pulcherrima has a golden back, others have a black back. The female lacks the black colouring and is instead an olive-greenish with more yellowish underparts. It has black bill and the teardrop pattern under the eye. 
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Golden Monarch primarily feeds on insects, often foraging in mixed-species groups. This bird displays unique social feeding by joining other insectivorous birds, reflecting an adaptation for more efficient food location.
Habitat
The habitat of golden Monarch typically encompasses various types of forested environments such as monsoon, hill, and gallery forests. These birds are commonly found in regions that feature forest edges, clearings, and areas affected by fallen trees. They thrive in lowland terrains and are also present in some hillier regions within broader geographical areas of tropical climates.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The golden monarch is found across New Guinea, and to the Aru Islands to the west, the D'Entrecasteaux Islands and the Bismarck Archipelago to the east, but not New Britain. The preferred habitat is lowland rainforest or swamp forest to 700 m (2000 ft), or 1400 m (4000 ft) in New Ireland. It stays mainly in the canopy, although may descend for water.
Photo By Nigel Voaden 
Scientific Classification
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