Black-Naped Monarch: A Majestic Azure Passerine Facing Conservation Woes
The Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea) is a small passerine bird found in Southeast Asia. With a distinctive black nape and azure plumage, it inhabits open forests and woodland edges. Its insectivorous diet includes flies, beetles, and moths, which it gleans from leaves and branches. The territorial and aggressive bird forms monogamous pairs for reproduction, raising multiple broods per year. Despite its beauty, it faces population decline due to habitat loss and fragmentation, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.
