White-tailed Monarch
A species of Black-and-white Monarchs and Allies Scientific name : Symposiachrus leucurus Genus : Black-and-white Monarchs and Allies
White-tailed Monarch, A species of Black-and-white Monarchs and Allies
Botanical name: Symposiachrus leucurus
Genus: Black-and-white Monarchs and Allies
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Description
Description
The white-tailed monarch (Symposiachrus leucurus), or Kai monarch, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to the Kai Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
16 cm
Feeding Habits
White-tailed Monarch primarily feeds on small invertebrates, foraging alone or in pairs, often joining mixed-species flocks. It gleans insects from foliage, typically at mid-story heights, and flicks its tail when disturbed.
Habitat
The habitat of white-tailed Monarch consists primarily of various types of woodlands. These birds thrive in lowland primary and secondary forests, including coastal, monsoon, and hill forests. They are also commonly found in woodlands located on the peripheries of cultivated land. These habitats characteristically offer dense foliage and a humid environment suitable for white-tailed Monarch's nesting and foraging activities.
Dite type
Insectivorous