Fatuhiva Monarch
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The Fatuhiva Monarch is a large flycatcher. It is endemic to Fatu Hiva
in the Marquesas Islands
, French Polynesia
.
It is critically endangered, with an estimated population of less than 1,000.
The binomial name commemorates the US philanthropist Harry Payne Whitney
.
Fatu Hiva
Fatu Hiva is the southernmost of the Marquesas Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean...
in the Marquesas Islands
Marquesas Islands
The Marquesas Islands enana and Te Fenua `Enata , both meaning "The Land of Men") are a group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southern Pacific Ocean. The Marquesas are located at 9° 00S, 139° 30W...
, French Polynesia
French Polynesia
French Polynesia is an overseas country of the French Republic . It is made up of several groups of Polynesian islands, the most famous island being Tahiti in the Society Islands group, which is also the most populous island and the seat of the capital of the territory...
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It is critically endangered, with an estimated population of less than 1,000.
The binomial name commemorates the US philanthropist Harry Payne Whitney
Harry Payne Whitney
Harry Payne Whitney was an American businessman, thoroughbred horsebreeder, and member of the prominent Whitney family.- Early years :...
.