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Rufous-collared Monarch

Rufous-collared Monarch

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The Rufous-collared Monarch is a distinct species endemic to New Guinea. It is characterized by its erectile neck frill and a rufous collar, unique among monarch flycatchers.
Where to spot
Endemic to New Guinea, inhabiting lowland rainforests.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive erectile frill and rufous collar. It often forages actively in the understory and mid-story. Listen for its calls, which can be unique and help in identification.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active throughout the day, often more visible in the mornings.
File:Frill-necked Monarch (Arses lorealis) close-up.jpg
File:Frill-necked Monarch (Arses lorealis) close-up.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its unique combination of an erectile frill and a rufous collar makes it a truly distinctive bird of the New Guinean forests, fascinating to observe.
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