About the Hooded Pitohui
The hooded pitohui is a species of bird in the genus Pitohui found in New Guinea. It was long thought to be a whistler (Pachycephalidae) but is now known to be in the Old World oriole family (Oriolidae). Within the oriole family, this species is most closely related to the variable pitohuis in the genus Pitohui, and then the figbirds.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Pitohui dichrous |
| Species Codes | hoopit1, HOPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Pitohui belong to?
The Hooded Pitohui (Pitohui dichrous) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hooded Pitohui?
The hooded pitohui is a species of bird in the genus Pitohui found in New Guinea. It was long thought to be a whistler (Pachycephalidae) but is now known to be in the Old World oriole family (Oriolidae). Within the oriole family, this species is most closely related to the variable pitohuis in the g...
Where can I report a Hooded Pitohui sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Pitohui on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoopit1, or on iNaturalist.
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