The Buru monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to Indonesia.
Region
Maluku Islands
Typical Environment
This species is confined to Buru Island, where it occupies primary and well-developed secondary forests. It uses forest interiors as well as edges, riparian corridors, and selectively logged tracts where canopy structure remains. The bird typically forages in the lower to mid-canopy, moving through mixed-species flocks at times. It shows some tolerance of disturbed habitats, provided sufficient tree cover and understory complexity persist.
Altitude Range
0–1500 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Buru monarch is a monarch flycatcher endemic to Buru Island in Indonesia and is part of the diverse family Monarchidae. It forages actively for insects in forest midstory and edges. The species has sometimes been placed in the genus Monarcha in older literature. Ongoing habitat alteration on Buru may affect local populations, though it persists in a range of forest types.
Temperament
active and alert
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with frequent perching
Social Behavior
Usually encountered singly or in pairs, especially during the breeding season when pairs defend small territories. Outside breeding, it may join mixed-species foraging flocks moving through the midstory. Nests are typically small cup nests placed on horizontal branches in well-covered forest.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Its vocalizations include sharp chips and clear, whistled notes delivered from mid-canopy perches. Songs are typically simple, repeated phrases interspersed with scolding calls during territorial disputes.
