The Kofiau monarch (Symposiachrus julianae) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Kofiau in Indonesia.

Kofiau monarch
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Monarchidae
Genus: Symposiachrus
Species:
S. julianae
Binomial name
Symposiachrus julianae
(Ripley, 1959)
Synonyms
  • Monarcha julianae
  • Symposiarchus julianae

Taxonomy and systematics

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This species was originally classified in the genus Monarcha until moved to Symposiachrus in 2009.[2] Alternate names for the Kofiau monarch include the black-backed monarch and Kofiau monarch flycatcher.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2022). "Symposiachrus julianae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T22707300A209886759. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  2. ^ "IOC Bird List v2.0". 2009. Retrieved 28 October 2016.