Monarcha melanopsis (Vieillot, 1818) is a animal in the Monarchidae family, order Passeriformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Monarcha melanopsis (Vieillot, 1818)

Monarcha melanopsis (Vieillot, 1818)

Monarcha melanopsis, the black-faced monarch, is a grey bird with rufous underparts that favors rainforest and wet forest habitats.

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Family
Genus
Monarcha
Order
Passeriformes
Class
Aves

About Monarcha melanopsis (Vieillot, 1818)

This species, scientifically named Monarcha melanopsis (Vieillot, 1818), is commonly called the black-faced monarch. Its overall body plumage is grey, with rufous-colored underparts. Mature adult individuals have a distinct black patch on the face. This species prefers to live in rainforest and wet forest habitats.

Photo: (c) Steve Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steve Murray · cc-by-nc

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Aves Passeriformes Monarchidae Monarcha

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