Monarch Flycatchers Monarchidae
These small to medium-sized passerines are found in Africa, southern Asia, Australasia and Oceania. The 97 species are divided into 17 genera, of which 1 is thus far described below. 5 species are considered critically endangered. Another 7 are endangered. In addition, 7 species are listed as vulnerable and 14 are near-threatened.



Chasiempis

This endangered species is the only member of the genus.

The Elepaio Chasiempis sandwichensis is endemic to three of the Hawaiian Islands-Hawaii, Kauai, and Oahu. The several races vary so considerably that they were once regarded as seperate species. This Elepaio was photographed at the Kalalau Lookout, Kokee State Park, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands.







PASSERINES