The Fatuhiva Monarch is an extremely rare and critically endangered monarch endemic to Fatu Hiva Island in the Marquesas. It is a small, dark bird clinging to survival in isolated forest patches.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and endemic to Fatu Hiva Island, Marquesas, French Polynesia, found in small, highly degraded remnant native forests.
How to spot
Observation is highly challenging due to its extreme rarity and very limited, remote habitat. Listening for calls and extreme patience in undisturbed forest fragments are essential.
When to spot
Year-round, but extremely rare. Any observation is a significant event due to its perilous status.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and endemic to Fatu Hiva Island, Marquesas, French Polynesia, found in small, highly degraded remnant native forests.
How to spot
Observation is highly challenging due to its extreme rarity and very limited, remote habitat. Listening for calls and extreme patience in undisturbed forest fragments are essential.
When to spot
Year-round, but extremely rare. Any observation is a significant event due to its perilous status.
The ongoing threat of introduced predators and habitat alteration continues to push this species closer to extinction, making every surviving individual precious.
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.