About the Lesser Melampitta
The lesser melampitta is a medium-sized enigmatic terrestrial songbird of mountain forests of New Guinea. It is the only species in the genus Melampitta. It is now classified in the family Melampittidae, but in some other sources it is variously considered close to or in the Orthonychidae (logrunners), Paradisaeidae, Corcoracidae, Cnemophilidae (satinbirds) or Monarchidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Melampittas (Melampittidae) |
| Species | Melampitta lugubris |
| Species Codes | lesmel1, LEME |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Melampitta belong to?
The Lesser Melampitta (Melampitta lugubris) belongs to the Melampittas family (Melampittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Melampitta?
The lesser melampitta is a medium-sized enigmatic terrestrial songbird of mountain forests of New Guinea. It is the only species in the genus Melampitta. It is now classified in the family Melampittidae, but in some other sources it is variously considered close to or in the Orthonychidae (logrunner...
Where can I report a Lesser Melampitta sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Melampitta on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesmel1, or on iNaturalist.
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