The Flores monarch is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae. It is endemic to the western half of the island of Flores in Indonesia.
Region
Lesser Sunda Islands
Typical Environment
Occurs in the western half of Flores, where it inhabits primary and mature secondary evergreen forest. It forages mainly in the midstory to lower canopy and occasionally along forest edges and gaps. The species is associated with relatively undisturbed habitats but can persist in selectively logged forest with sufficient canopy cover. Streams and ravines with dense vegetation are also used. Its range is highly localized and fragmented.
Altitude Range
300–1200 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Flores monarch is a small monarch flycatcher restricted to the western half of Flores in Indonesia. It favors intact and lightly disturbed forest and is vulnerable to habitat loss from logging and agriculture. Often inconspicuous, it forages methodically in the midstory and sometimes joins mixed-species flocks. Conservation measures focus on protecting remaining montane and foothill forests in west Flores.
Temperament
solitary and territorial
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with frequent short sallies
Social Behavior
Usually encountered singly or in pairs within well-defined territories. Pairs maintain contact calls while foraging and may join mixed-species flocks, especially in the non-breeding period. The nest is typically a small cup placed on a horizontal fork or slender branch in the midstory.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A soft series of thin, high-pitched whistles and chips delivered from mid-canopy perches. Calls are subtle and can be easily overlooked in dense forest.
