About the Mottled Berryhunter
The mottled berryhunter or mottled whistler is a species of bird whose relationships are unclear but is most likely related to the woodswallows, boatbills and butcherbirds. It is monotypic within the genus Rhagologus and family Rhagologidae. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Mottled Berryhunter (Rhagologidae) |
| Species | Rhagologus leucostigma |
| Species Codes | motwhi1, MOBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mottled Berryhunter belong to?
The Mottled Berryhunter (Rhagologus leucostigma) belongs to the Mottled Berryhunter family (Rhagologidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mottled Berryhunter?
The mottled berryhunter or mottled whistler is a species of bird whose relationships are unclear but is most likely related to the woodswallows, boatbills and butcherbirds. It is monotypic within the genus Rhagologus and family Rhagologidae. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea, where its natu...
Where can I report a Mottled Berryhunter sighting?
You can log sightings of Mottled Berryhunter on eBird (ebird.org) using species code motwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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