Tahiti Monarch

Pomarea whitneyi

The Tahiti Monarch (Pomarea whitneyi) is a small passerine bird endemic to the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. It has a distinctive black head, white throat, and yellow underparts. The species is known for its melodious and varied song, often heard in the dense forest canopy. The Tahiti Monarch is primarily insectivorous, foraging for insects and small invertebrates in the forest understory. Due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species, the population of this species has declined significantly, making it critically endangered.

Habitat: Dense forest canopy