Hooded Monarch
A species of Black-and-white Monarchs and Allies Scientific name : Symposiachrus manadensis Genus : Black-and-white Monarchs and Allies
Hooded Monarch, A species of Black-and-white Monarchs and Allies
Botanical name: Symposiachrus manadensis
Genus: Black-and-white Monarchs and Allies
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Description
Description
The hooded monarch (Symposiachrus manadensis) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found on New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Hooded Monarch's diet consists mostly of small invertebrates and larvae. It forages alone or occasionally in mixed-species groups, gleaning insects from foliage within forest understory levels, and exhibits unobtrusive behavior while feeding.
Habitat
Hooded Monarch is typically found in lowland and hill forests situated in broader tropical regions. These environments are characterized by dense tree cover and a generally humid climate, providing ample foraging opportunities and nesting sites suitable for hooded Monarch's arboreal lifestyle. The bird favors the rich biodiversity of these forested habitats, which offer a diverse range of insect prey and plant material necessary for its sustenance.
Dite type
Frugivorous