Black Pitohui
Melanorectes nigrescens
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The Black Pitohui is a medium-sized forest bird with entirely black plumage, a stout hooked bill, and a robust build. It inhabits montane forests of New Guinea at elevations between 800 and 2,400 meters, foraging in the forest interior. Like the closely related Hooded Pitohui, some pitohuis carry toxic batrachotoxins in their skin and feathers, a rare defensive adaptation in birds. It feeds on insects and small fruits.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.5 cm | 9.6 in |
| Weight | 75.13333333333334 g | 2.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Pachycephalidae |
| Genus | Melanorectes |
| Species | Melanorectes nigrescens |
Distribution
Black Pitohui has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Pachycephalidae family