Black-breasted Boatbill
A species of Boatbills Scientific name : Machaerirhynchus nigripectus Genus : Boatbills
Black-breasted Boatbill, A species of Boatbills
Botanical name: Machaerirhynchus nigripectus
Genus: Boatbills
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Description
The black-breasted boatbill (Machaerirhynchus nigripectus) 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. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Black-breasted Boatbill chiefly consumes small insects like flies, beetles, and wasps. It forages by flycatching and gleaning, often joining mixed-species flocks, and adapts to various forest strata, from undergrowth to canopy.
Habitat
The black-breasted Boatbill typically inhabits montane and submontane forests, often venturing to forest edges and areas of secondary growth. These birds are commonly found at middle altitudes amongst dense foliage and can also be spotted within shrubbery in native gardens adjacent to these forested areas. Their preferred environment is characterized by rich vegetation and a proximity to mature forests, providing them with ample feeding and nesting opportunities.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Boatbills Genus
Boatbills Species
Black-breasted Boatbill 
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