Greater Melampitta

The Greater Melampitta is a species of bird in the Orthonychidae family. Formerly classified as a bird of paradise, the little-known Greater Melampitta has an uncertain taxonomy and is sometimes believed to be affiliated to Pitohuis, as it appears to be poisonous to eat . It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes.

The Greater Melampitta is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Greater Melampitta (Melampitta gigantea) is a species of bird in the Orthonychidae family. Formerly classified as a bird of paradise, the little-known Greater Melampitta has an uncertain taxonomy and is sometimes believed to be affiliated to Pitohuis, as it appears to be poisonous to eat (Frith and Beehler 1998). It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. More

30 g, whereas the Greater Melampitta is larger and considerably heavier at around 29 cm in length and weighs 205 g. The bill of the Greater Melanpitta is also larger than that of the Lesser Melanpitta. It also has specially strengthened remiges and retriges, a possible adaptation to its habit of roosting in limestone caves. More

The Greater Melampitta (Melampitta gigantea) is said to belong to the Orthonychidae family. It was formerly classified as a bird of paradise. Little is known about this species and its taxonomy is still uncertain. Some believe this species to be affiliated to the Pitohuis, as it appears to be poisonous to eat (Frith and Beehler 1998). More

Greater Melampitta The Greater Melampitta (Melampitta gigantea) is a species of bird in the Orthonychidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. See more at Wikipedia.org... More

Greater Melampitta, Melampitta gigantea - tentatively included in this group Trivia - * A Bird of paradise is depicted on the flag of Papua New Guinea. * Birds of Paradise is one of the most favored cards in Magic: The Gathering. References - * Frith, Clifford B. & Beehler, Bruce M. More

Greater Melampitta Melampitta gigantea (H): One of New Guinea's least known birds but not uncommon around Tabubil, where we heard them calling distantly. Blue-capped Ifrita Ifrita kowaldi: Seen very well on several occasions at Tari. POMATOSTOMATIDAE Rufous Babbler Pomatostomus isidorei: Great views near Kiunga. More

Greater Melampitta Melampitta lugubris Heard calling nearby along the Ok Ma road. Blue-capped Ifrita Ifrita kowaldi: Seen very well on several occasions at Tari. POMATOSTOMATIDAE Rufous Babbler Pomatostomus isidorei: Brief views of 4 near Kiunga. SYLVIIDAE Tawny Grassbird Megalurus timoriensis: Common along the roadside above Ambua Golden-headed Cisticola Cisticola exilis: One at Karawari was all we found. More