About the Rarotonga Monarch
The Rarotonga monarch, also known as the Rarotonga flycatcher or kākerōri, is a species of bird in the monarch flycatcher family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, and has been introduced to Atiu, also in the Cook Islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Pomarea dimidiata |
| Species Codes | rarmon1, RAMO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rarotonga Monarch belong to?
The Rarotonga Monarch (Pomarea dimidiata) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rarotonga Monarch?
The Rarotonga Monarch is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rarotonga Monarch?
The Rarotonga monarch, also known as the Rarotonga flycatcher or kākerōri, is a species of bird in the monarch flycatcher family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, and has been introduced to Atiu, also in the Cook Islands....
Where can I report a Rarotonga Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Rarotonga Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rarmon1, or on iNaturalist.
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