About the Eastern Crested Berrypecker
The eastern crested berrypecker is a species of bird in the family Paramythiidae. It is commonly found in the high montane forests and shrublands of New Guinea. There are two subspecies, Paramythia montium montium and Paramythia montium brevicauda. The former inhabits the eastern portion of the New Guinea Highlands while the latter can be found in the Huon Peninsula. The western crested berrypecker was formerly considered conspecific but was split from it in 2021.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tit Berrypecker and Crested Berrypecker (Paramythiidae) |
| Species | Paramythia montium |
| Species Codes | creber2, ECBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Crested Berrypecker belong to?
The Eastern Crested Berrypecker (Paramythia montium) belongs to the Tit Berrypecker and Crested Berrypecker family (Paramythiidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Crested Berrypecker?
The eastern crested berrypecker is a species of bird in the family Paramythiidae. It is commonly found in the high montane forests and shrublands of New Guinea. There are two subspecies, Paramythia montium montium and Paramythia montium brevicauda. The former inhabits the eastern portion of the New ...
Where can I report a Eastern Crested Berrypecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Crested Berrypecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code creber2, or on iNaturalist.
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