Marquesan Monarch

Pomarea mendozae

The Marquesan Monarch (Pomarea mendozae) is a small passerine bird endemic to the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. It has a distinctive black and white plumage, with a black head, back, and wings, and a white belly and underparts. This species is known for its melodious and varied song, often heard in the dense forests where it resides. The Marquesan Monarch primarily feeds on insects and forages in the forest canopy. Due to habitat loss and introduced predators, the population of this species has declined, leading to its classification as Endangered by the IUCN.

Habitat: Dense forest canopy