Vanikoro Monarch
Mayrornis schistaceus
Vanikoro Monarch (Mayrornis schistaceus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Vanikoro Monarch (Mayrornis schistaceus) is a member of the Monarchidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 11.2 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 Mayrornis
- Species schistaceus
Where it lives
Vanikoro and satellite islet Teanu (southeastern Santa Cruz Is. =Temotu, southeastern Solomon Is.)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 11.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Monarchidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Vanikoro 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 Vanikoro Monarch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Vanikoro Monarch (Mayrornis schistaceus) is a member of the Monarchidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Vanikoro and satellite islet Teanu (se Santa Cruz Is. =Temotu, se Solomon Is.).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 11.2 g, with a wing length of about 7 cm and a tail of around 6 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 179 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Vanikoro Monarch?
The Vanikoro Monarch is a very small bird that weighs around 11.2 g.
Where does the Vanikoro Monarch live?
The Vanikoro Monarch is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Vanikoro and satellite islet Teanu (se Santa Cruz Is. =Temotu, se Solomon Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Vanikoro Monarch belong to?
The Vanikoro Monarch (Mayrornis schistaceus) belongs to the Monarchidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Vanikoro Monarch eat?
The Vanikoro Monarch is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Vanikoro Monarch migrate?
The Vanikoro Monarch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Vanikoro 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.
How large is the Vanikoro Monarch's range?
The Vanikoro Monarch has a mapped global range of about 179 km².
Conservation
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