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Vella Lavella Monarch

Symposiachrus nigrotectus

Vella Lavella Monarch (Symposiachrus nigrotectus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.

The Vella Lavella Monarch (Symposiachrus nigrotectus) is a member of the Monarchidae family found in Australia & Oceania.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Monarchidae Monarchs
  4. Genus Symposiachrus
  5. Species nigrotectus

Where it lives

Northwestern, northern New Georgia group (west-central Solomon Is.)

Quick facts

Family
Monarchidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Vella Lavella Monarch (Symposiachrus nigrotectus) is a species of bird in the family Monarchs (Monarchidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its breeding range covers AU nw, n New Georgia group (wc Solomon Is.).

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Vella Lavella Monarch — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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