Short-crested Monarch
SHORT-CRESTED MONARCH
Hypothymis helenae
Family Monarchidae
Bird # 374 - September 2012
L 135 mm (5 1/4")
endemic, rare
This is described in the Kennedy guide as "rare on large islands, fairly common on small ones like Camiguin Norte and Dinagat". Most birdwatchers go to PICOP to see this bird. Adult males have a crest, blue eye ring, and black mask. It is described in A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines as "Superb!".
Read MoreHypothymis helenae
Family Monarchidae
Bird # 374 - September 2012
L 135 mm (5 1/4")
endemic, rare
This is described in the Kennedy guide as "rare on large islands, fairly common on small ones like Camiguin Norte and Dinagat". Most birdwatchers go to PICOP to see this bird. Adult males have a crest, blue eye ring, and black mask. It is described in A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines as "Superb!".
SHORT-CRESTED MONARCH Hypothymis helenae PICOP, Bislig, Surigao del Sur
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