The Helmeted Monarch is a striking and distinctive bird endemic to New Guinea. It is known for its prominent crest or 'helmet' and contrasting plumage patterns.
Where to spot
Endemic to New Guinea and a few nearby islands, inhabiting lowland rainforests and mature secondary forests.
How to spot
Scan the mid to upper canopy of dense forests. Look for its prominent crest and bold black and white or black and rufous plumage. Listen for its distinctive, often grating calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the early mornings and late afternoons, often foraging in mixed-species flocks.
Where to spot
Endemic to New Guinea and a few nearby islands, inhabiting lowland rainforests and mature secondary forests.
How to spot
Scan the mid to upper canopy of dense forests. Look for its prominent crest and bold black and white or black and rufous plumage. Listen for its distinctive, often grating calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active in the early mornings and late afternoons, often foraging in mixed-species flocks.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The large, stiff feathers on its crown form a helmet-like structure that gives the bird its common name, a unique feature among monarch flycatchers.
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