The Arfak Monarch is a striking and unique monarch flycatcher endemic to the Arfak Mountains of New Guinea. It is famous for its prominent erectile neck ruff.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Arfak Mountains and Tamrau Mountains of West Papua, New Guinea, inhabiting montane rainforests.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive erectile frill and its habit of perching vertically on tree trunks. Listen for its unique, often frog-like calls. Patience is key in dense montane forests.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often more visible in the mornings.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Arfak Mountains and Tamrau Mountains of West Papua, New Guinea, inhabiting montane rainforests.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive erectile frill and its habit of perching vertically on tree trunks. Listen for its unique, often frog-like calls. Patience is key in dense montane forests.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often more visible in the mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species, like other frilled monarchs, uses its elaborate neck frill in various displays, including those related to courtship and alarm.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.