Editing Monarch flycatcher (section)

== Breeding ==

The monarchs are generally [[monogamy in animals|monogamous]], with the pair bonds ranging from just a single season (as in the African paradise flycatcher) to life (the [[Elepaio]]). Only three species are known to engage in cooperative breeding, but many species are as yet unstudied. They are generally [[Territory (animal)|territorial]], defending territories that are around 2 ha in size, but a few species may cluster their [[Bird nest|nesting sites]] closely together. Nesting sites may also be chosen close to aggressive species. For example, [[leaden flycatcher]]s' nests may be located near the nests of the aggressive [[noisy friarbird]].<ref>{{cite journal | last = Marchant | first = S | year = 1983 | title = Suggested nesting association between Leaden Flycatchers and Noisy Friarbirds | journal = Emu | volume = 83 | issue = 2 | pages = 119–122 | doi = 10.1071/MU9830119 }}</ref> The nests are in turn often aggressively defended by monarch species. In all species, the nest is an open cup on a branch, fork, or twig. In some species, the nests can be highly conspicuous.