Nukuhiva Monarch

Pomarea nukuhivae

The Nukuhiva Monarch (Pomarea nukuhivae) is a small passerine bird native to the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. This species is known for its striking black and white plumage, with a black head and wings, white underparts, and a distinctive white stripe above the eye. The Nukuhiva Monarch is typically found in dense forest habitats, foraging for insects and small invertebrates in the understory and canopy. Due to habitat loss and predation by invasive species, the Nukuhiva Monarch is considered critically endangered, with conservation efforts focused on protecting its remaining forest habitat and controlling introduced predators.

Habitat: Dense forest habitats