Black-backed Monarch
Symposiachrus julianae
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMonarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
- GenusSymposiachrus (Black-and-white Monarchs and Allies)
- SpeciesSymposiachrus julianae (Black-backed Monarch)
About the Black-backed Monarch
The Kofiau monarch (Symposiachrus julianae) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Kofiau in Indonesia. This species was originally classified in the genus Monarcha until moved to Symposiachrus in 2009. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Raja Ampat
Spot-winged Monarch
Symposiachrus guttula
Hooded Monarch
Symposiachrus manadensis
Shining Flycatcher
Myiagra alecto
Golden Monarch
Carterornis chrysomela
Frilled Monarch
Arses telescopthalmus
Island Monarch
Monarcha cinerascens
Willie Wagtail
Rhipidura leucophrys
Helmeted Friarbird
Philemon buceroides
Pacific Swallow
Hirundo javanica
Torresian Crow
Corvus orru
Glossy-mantled Manucode
Manucodia ater
Red Bird-of-Paradise
Paradisaea rubra
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raja Ampat | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-backed Monarch in Raja Ampat?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-backed Monarch sighting in Raja Ampat, based on 67 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-backed Monarch in Raja Ampat?
October has the highest sighting rate for Black-backed Monarch in Raja Ampat in our monthly data.