Spot-winged monarch explained

The spot-winged monarch (Symposiachrus guttula), or spot-wing monarch flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae.[1] It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Taxonomy and systematics

The spot-winged monarch was originally placed in the genus Muscicapa and later Monarcha until moved to Symposiachrus in 2009.[2]

References

  1. Alan P. Peterson, World Birds Taxonomic List. The original published name was Monarcha guttula.
  2. Web site: IOC Bird List v2.0. 2009. October 28, 2016.

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