About the Southern Variable Pitohui
The southern variable pitohui is a species of pitohui in the family Oriolidae. It is found on New Guinea and neighbouring islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is also one of the few known poisonous birds, it carries the toxic compound homobatrachotoxins in its feathers and skin.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Pitohui uropygialis |
| Species Codes | varpit3, SVPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Variable Pitohui belong to?
The Southern Variable Pitohui (Pitohui uropygialis) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Variable Pitohui?
The southern variable pitohui is a species of pitohui in the family Oriolidae. It is found on New Guinea and neighbouring islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is also one of the few known poisonous birds, it carries the toxic compound homobatrachotoxins i...
Where can I report a Southern Variable Pitohui sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Variable Pitohui on eBird (ebird.org) using species code varpit3, or on iNaturalist.
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