About the Raja Ampat Pitohui
The Raja Ampat pitohui, or Waigeo pitohui, is a species of pitohui in the family Oriolidae found on the western Papuan Islands of New Guinea. 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 cerviniventris |
| Species Codes | varpit4, RAPI, WAPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Raja Ampat Pitohui belong to?
The Raja Ampat Pitohui (Pitohui cerviniventris) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Raja Ampat Pitohui?
The Raja Ampat pitohui, or Waigeo pitohui, is a species of pitohui in the family Oriolidae found on the western Papuan Islands of New Guinea. 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 Raja Ampat Pitohui sighting?
You can log sightings of Raja Ampat Pitohui on eBird (ebird.org) using species code varpit4, or on iNaturalist.
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