Black Pitohui
A species of Melanorectes Scientific name : Melanorectes nigrescens Genus : Melanorectes
Black Pitohui, A species of Melanorectes
Botanical name: Melanorectes nigrescens
Genus: Melanorectes
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The black pitohui (Melanorectes nigrescens) 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.
Size
23 cm
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whistlers and allies Genus
Melanorectes Species
Black Pitohui