About the Spotted Berrypecker
The spotted berrypecker is a species of bird in the family Melanocharitidae. It is found in New Guinea. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the thick-billed berrypecker, but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021. The name "spotted berrypecker" references the spotted plumage that the female bird has.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Berrypeckers and Longbills (Melanocharitidae) |
| Species | Melanocharis piperata |
| Species Codes | spober3, SPBE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Berrypecker belong to?
The Spotted Berrypecker (Melanocharis piperata) belongs to the Berrypeckers and Longbills family (Melanocharitidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Berrypecker?
The spotted berrypecker is a species of bird in the family Melanocharitidae. It is found in New Guinea. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the thick-billed berrypecker, but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021. The name \"spotted berrypecker\" references the spotted plumage that ...
Where can I report a Spotted Berrypecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Berrypecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spober3, or on iNaturalist.
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