Hypothymis azurea

Species: Hypothymis azurea

English Name: Black-naped Monarch

Chinese Name: 黑枕王鶲

Family: Monarquinae

Description:

The Black-naped Monarch has 15-17 cm long, a dark-blueish broad bill, legs and feet. Males plumage are mainly blue, except for the white belly and vent, black nape patch and black band across the neck. Females lack the black patches and band, have a whitish breast and are grey from the mantle to the tail. It occur in Macao as a winter visitor and can be found in a wooded habitats.

© 2011 Hiyashi Haka
© 2011 Hiyashi Haka
© 2009 Hiyashi Haka
© 2009 Hiyashi Haka
© 2009 Hiyashi Haka
© 2009 Hiyashi Haka
© 2009 Hiyashi Haka
© 2009 Hiyashi Haka

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References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

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