About the Northern Variable Pitohui
The northern variable pitohui is a species of pitohui in the family Oriolidae. It is found on New Guinea and a number of neighbouring islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is also one of the few known poisonous birds.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Pitohui kirhocephalus |
| Species Codes | varpit2, NVPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Variable Pitohui belong to?
The Northern Variable Pitohui (Pitohui kirhocephalus) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Variable Pitohui?
The northern variable pitohui is a species of pitohui in the family Oriolidae. It is found on New Guinea and a number of neighbouring islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is also one of the few known poisonous birds....
Where can I report a Northern Variable Pitohui sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Variable Pitohui on eBird (ebird.org) using species code varpit2, or on iNaturalist.
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