About the Black-breasted Boatbill
The black-breasted boatbill is a species of bird in the family Machaerirhynchidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is most commonly seen alone, but sometimes in pairs or mixed-species flocks. It is non-migratory.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Boatbills (Machaerirhynchidae) |
| Species | Machaerirhynchus nigripectus |
| Species Codes | blbboa1, BBBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-breasted Boatbill belong to?
The Black-breasted Boatbill (Machaerirhynchus nigripectus) belongs to the Boatbills family (Machaerirhynchidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-breasted Boatbill?
The black-breasted boatbill is a species of bird in the family Machaerirhynchidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is most commonly seen alone, but sometimes in pairs or mixed-species flocks. It is non-migratory....
Where can I report a Black-breasted Boatbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-breasted Boatbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbboa1, or on iNaturalist.
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