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Rarotonga Monarch
Pomarea dimidiata
Rarotonga Monarch (Pomarea dimidiata) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Rarotonga Monarch (Pomarea dimidiata) is a member of the Monarchidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 23 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Monarchidae Monarchs
- Genus Pomarea
- Species dimidiata
Where it lives
Rarotonga; introduced Atiu (southeastern Cook Is., eastern Polynesia)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 23 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Monarchidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Critically Endangered
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rarotonga Monarch is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Rarotonga Monarch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rarotonga Monarch (Pomarea dimidiata) is a member of the Monarchidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Rarotonga; introduced Atiu (se Cook Is., e Polynesia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 23 g, with a wing length of about 8 cm and a tail of around 6.2 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 31 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rarotonga Monarch?
The Rarotonga Monarch is a small bird that weighs around 23 g.
Where does the Rarotonga Monarch live?
The Rarotonga Monarch is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Rarotonga; introduced Atiu (se Cook Is., e Polynesia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Rarotonga Monarch belong to?
The Rarotonga Monarch (Pomarea dimidiata) belongs to the Monarchidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rarotonga Monarch eat?
The Rarotonga Monarch is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rarotonga Monarch migrate?
The Rarotonga Monarch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rarotonga Monarch endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Rarotonga Monarch make?
1 real field recording of the Rarotonga Monarch — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Rarotonga Monarch's range?
The Rarotonga Monarch has a mapped global range of about 31 km².
Conservation
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