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| − | ;Melampitta gigantea | + | ;[[: Category:Melampitta|Melampitta]] gigantea |
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| + | 29cm. A rather big [[:Category:Pittidae|pitta]]-like bird: | ||
| + | * Plumage entirely black or with varying amounts of rufous-brown on head and various parts of body | ||
| + | * Dark brown iris | ||
| + | * Black legs and bill | ||
| + | Sexes similar, juveniles not described.<br /> | ||
| + | The colour variations are probably related to age and geographical locations but they are still poorly understood. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| + | Endemic to [[New Guinea]].<br /> | ||
| + | A restricted-range species with a little known distribution. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | ||
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| + | The affinities of this species are uncertain. See the [[:Category:Melampitta|genus page]] for more information.<br /> | ||
| + | Placed in the genus ''[[:Category:Megalampitta|Megalampitta]]'' by Gill and Donsker. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| + | Karst forest at 650 - 1400m. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| + | A shy, little known and very local species. | ||
| + | ====Diet==== | ||
| + | Feeds probably on insects. <br /> | ||
| + | ====Breeding==== | ||
| + | Nothing known about breeding. Local people describe the nest as a large basket of vines. | ||
| + | ====Movements==== | ||
| + | Probably sedentary. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug14}}#{{Ref-HBWVol12}} | ||
| + | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Melampitta+gigantea}} | {{GSearch|Melampitta+gigantea}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] | + | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Melampitta]] [[Category:Missing Images]] |
Latest revision as of 20:37, 30 August 2014
Alternative name: Giant False Pitta
- Melampitta gigantea
Identification
29cm. A rather big pitta-like bird:
- Plumage entirely black or with varying amounts of rufous-brown on head and various parts of body
- Dark brown iris
- Black legs and bill
Sexes similar, juveniles not described.
The colour variations are probably related to age and geographical locations but they are still poorly understood.
Distribution
Endemic to New Guinea.
A restricted-range species with a little known distribution.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
The affinities of this species are uncertain. See the genus page for more information.
Placed in the genus Megalampitta by Gill and Donsker.
Habitat
Karst forest at 650 - 1400m.
Behaviour
A shy, little known and very local species.
Diet
Feeds probably on insects.
Breeding
Nothing known about breeding. Local people describe the nest as a large basket of vines.
Movements
Probably sedentary.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2014. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.9., with updates to August 2014. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2007. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553422
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Greater Melampitta. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 2 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Greater_Melampitta
