Monarcha chrysomela; Print; The golden monarch (Carterornis chrysomela) is a species of passerine bird in the family Monarchidae found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. The golden monarch displays marked sexual dimorphism; the male a striking golden colour with black mask; wings and tail; the female a golden or golden-olive colour. Both bear a characteristic 'teardrop' white pattern below the eye.; 1838