Spot-winged Monarch
Symposiachrus guttula
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMonarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers)
- GenusSymposiachrus (Black-and-white Monarchs and Allies)
- SpeciesSymposiachrus guttula (Spot-winged Monarch)
About the Spot-winged Monarch
The spot-winged monarch (Symposiachrus guttula), or spot-wing monarch flycatcher, is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
The spot-winged monarch was originally placed in the genus Muscicapa and later Monarcha until moved to Symposiachrus in 2009. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Raja Ampat
Black-backed Monarch
Symposiachrus julianae
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 Spot-winged Monarch in Raja Ampat?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spot-winged Monarch sighting in Raja Ampat, based on 157 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spot-winged Monarch in Raja Ampat?
February has the highest sighting rate for Spot-winged Monarch in Raja Ampat in our monthly data.