About the Mottled Berryhunter
The mottled berryhunter or mottled whistler is a species of bird that is monotypic within the genus Rhagologus and family Rhagologidae. The species was long thought to be a member of the Pachycephalidae on the basis of its appeareance, but genetic studies have now found it is not related to that family. It is endemic to the highlands of New Guinea, where its natural habitat is 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 that is monotypic within the genus Rhagologus and family Rhagologidae. The species was long thought to be a member of the Pachycephalidae on the basis of its appeareance, but genetic studies have now found it is not related to that fam...
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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