Hooded Pitohui
Pitohui dichrous
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Oriolidae
About
The hooded pitohui is a species of bird in the genus Pitohui found in New Guinea. It was long thought to be a whistler (Pachycephalidae) but is now known to be in the Old World oriole family (Oriolidae). Within the oriole family, this species is most closely related to the variable pitohuis in the genus Pitohui, and then the figbirds.
Fun Fact
It was long thought to be a whistler (Pachycephalidae) but is now known to be in the Old World oriole family (Oriolidae).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits rainforest, forest edge habitats and secondary growth, and sometimes mangrove forests.
Diet
Diet of the hooded pitohui is dominated by fruit, particularly figs of the genus Ficus, grass seeds, some insects and other invertebrates, and possibly small vertebrates.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance