Black-faced Monarch

The Black-faced Monarch (*Monarcha melanopsis*) is a slim, elegant flycatcher native to eastern Australia and New Guinea, completing its breeding season in Southeast Australia and then migrating North in winter. This arboreal songbird is well known for its graceful movements and distinctive colouration, making it a familiar presence in rainforests and wet forests along the coast. Its long tail and substantial bill complement its agile foraging style as it searches for insects among dense foliage.