Rufous monarch
The rufous monarch (Monarcha rubiensis), or rufous monarch flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found in western New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Monarchidae |
| Genus: | Monarcha |
| Species: | M. rubiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Monarcha rubiensis (Meyer, 1874) | |
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Taxonomy and systematics
The rufous monarch was originally described in the genus Tchitrea. Also, some authorities, either formerly or presently, have placed this species in the genus Symposiachrus.
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Symposiachrus rubiensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2016: e.T22707234A94112403. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22707234A94112403.en. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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