Papuan Whipbird
A species of Androphobus Scientific name : Androphobus viridis Genus : Androphobus
Papuan Whipbird, A species of Androphobus
Botanical name: Androphobus viridis
Genus: Androphobus
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Description
Description
The Papuan whipbird (Androphobus viridis) is a little-known and unobtrusive species of bird in the family Psophodidae. It is monotypic within the genus Androphobus. It is found in Western New Guinea. It is currently classified as Data Deficient (DD) (reclassified in 1994 from Near Threatened), since very little is known about its population dynamics. This is probably due to the fact that it is very secretive, and, despite not being too restricted, thinly spread throughout its range; it is likely to be overlooked unless singing. It is apparently insectivorous. 
Size
16 cm
Habitat
It lives in montane forest, from 1,400 to 2,700 meters, where it inhabits the thick understory. It appears unlikely to be affected by habitat destruction, as steep slopes and inaccessible terrain make the area a difficult target for logging activity. However, this also contributes to the lack of information on this species, as the area is little visited by ornithologists. Specimens were collected in the Snow Mountains, along with other mountainous areas around the Pegunungan Makoke; despite being recorded at only seven sites, it is likely that this species occurs far more widely.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whipbirds and wedgebills Genus
Androphobus Species
Papuan Whipbird 
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