About the Black Pitohui
The black pitohui is a species of bird in the monotypic genus of Melanorectes in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found throughout the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Melanorectes nigrescens |
| Species Codes | blapit1, BLPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Pitohui belong to?
The Black Pitohui (Melanorectes nigrescens) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Pitohui?
The black pitohui is a species of bird in the monotypic genus of Melanorectes in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found throughout the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Black Pitohui sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Pitohui on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blapit1, or on iNaturalist.
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