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Blue-capped Ifrita

Ifrita kowaldi · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
bucifr1, BCIF

About the Blue-capped Ifrita

The blue-capped ifrit is a species of small passerine bird in the monotypic family Ifritidae, native to the montane rainforests of New Guinea. These birds are insectivorous and are notable for their distinctive blue crown and presence of batrachotoxin, a potent neurotoxin, in their feathers and skin. This chemical defense is believed to come from their diet, particularly Choresine beetles. Blue-capped ifrits are non-aggressive and typically found in small groups within high altitude forest habitats. Although they are currently listed as of least concern by the IUCN, their population is slowly declining due to habitat disturbance and limited conservation measures.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyIfrita (Ifritidae)
SpeciesIfrita kowaldi
Species Codesbucifr1, BCIF

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Blue-capped Ifrita belong to?

The Blue-capped Ifrita (Ifrita kowaldi) belongs to the Ifrita family (Ifritidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Blue-capped Ifrita?

The blue-capped ifrit is a species of small passerine bird in the monotypic family Ifritidae, native to the montane rainforests of New Guinea. These birds are insectivorous and are notable for their distinctive blue crown and presence of batrachotoxin, a potent neurotoxin, in their feathers and skin...

Where can I report a Blue-capped Ifrita sighting?

You can log sightings of Blue-capped Ifrita on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bucifr1, or on iNaturalist.