Tanimbar monarch explained

The Tanimbar monarch (Carterornis castus), or Loetoe monarch is a bird in the family Monarchidae endemic to Indonesia. It is found in the Tanimbar Islands.

Taxonomy and systematics

This subspecies was formerly placed in the genus Monarcha until moved to Carterornis in 2009.^[1] While the Tanimbar monarch was formerly considered a subspecies of the white-naped monarch (C. pileatus), it is now considered a separate species.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: IOC Bird List v2.0. 2009. October 28, 2016.
2. Web site: Carterornis castus - Avibase. avibase.bsc-eoc.org. 2017-01-21.
3. Web site: Species Updates – IOC World Bird List. 2021-06-04. en-US.