About the Fatu Hiva Monarch
The Fatu Hiva monarch is a large flycatcher in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. It lives in the native dense forest at elevations up to 2300 feet. Adults are a glossy purplish-black with plush-like feathers on their foreheads and grow to around 7 ½ inches.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Pomarea whitneyi |
| Species Codes | fatmon1, FHMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fatu Hiva Monarch belong to?
The Fatu Hiva Monarch (Pomarea whitneyi) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fatu Hiva Monarch?
The Fatu Hiva monarch is a large flycatcher in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. It lives in the native dense forest at elevations up to 2300 feet. Adults are a glossy purplish-black with plush-like feathers on their foreheads and grow to ...
Where can I report a Fatu Hiva Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Fatu Hiva Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fatmon1, or on iNaturalist.
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