RarityFairly Common
Height17 cm
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"Their calls become more frequent and lively after rain, adding to the rainforest’s soundscape."
Field Guide
Black-winged Monarch
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The Black-winged Monarch (*Monarcha frater*) is a small flycatcher found in the rainforests of New Guinea and Australia’s Cape York Peninsula. It stands out with a unique combination of pale grey upperparts, vivid black wings and tail, and rich orange underparts. This species is a seasonal visitor to Australia, breeding before migrating north.
Distribution Map
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