About the Short-crested Monarch
The short-crested monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae and one of the most attractive of all the monarch flycatchers. It is a brilliant ultramarine blue bird with the males having a black facial markings with an electric blue eyering and a short crest contrasted with a pearly white belly. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Luzon, Camiguin Norte, Polilio, Catanduanes, Samar, Dinagat and Mindanao. It is found in tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. Along with the Celestial monarch, It is one of the most sought after birds among birdwatchers.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae) |
| Species | Hypothymis helenae |
| Species Codes | shcmon1, SCMO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-crested Monarch belong to?
The Short-crested Monarch (Hypothymis helenae) belongs to the Monarch Flycatchers family (Monarchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Short-crested Monarch?
The Short-crested Monarch is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Short-crested Monarch?
The short-crested monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae and one of the most attractive of all the monarch flycatchers. It is a brilliant ultramarine blue bird with the males having a black facial markings with an electric blue eyering and a short crest contrasted with a pearly white...
Where can I report a Short-crested Monarch sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-crested Monarch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shcmon1, or on iNaturalist.
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