Celestial Monarch
A species of Blue Monarchs Scientific name : Hypothymis coelestis Genus : Blue Monarchs
Celestial Monarch, A species of Blue Monarchs
Botanical name: Hypothymis coelestis
Genus: Blue Monarchs
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Description
Description
The celestial monarch (Hypothymis coelestis) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae, and one of the most attractive of all the monarch flycatchers, with its spectacular blue crest and large yellow eye-ring (neither of which are illustrated in the facing painting). It is endemic to the Philippines.
Size
16 cm
Habitat
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. This beautiful insectivore is declining rapidly, with recent surveys revealing its presence at only 10 sites. Widespread and continuing reduction of its lowland habitat leaves its population severely fragmented and its status is vulnerable according to the Red Data Book of Threatened Birds of Asia.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Monarchs Genus
Blue Monarchs Species
Celestial Monarch