The black pitohui (Melanorectes nigrescens) is a species of bird in the monotypic genus of Melanorectes in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found throughout the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
The black pitohui was originally described in the genus Rectes (a synonym for the genus Pitohui) and re-classified to Melanorectes in 2013.[2] Alternate names include black whistler and dusky pitohui.
The following six subspecies are recognized:[3]
The black pitohui (Melanorectes nigrescens) is a species of bird in the monotypic genus of Melanorectes in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found throughout the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Melanorectes is een geslacht van zangvogels uit de familie dikkoppen en fluiters (Pachycephalidae). Het geslacht heeft één soort:[1]
Bronnen, noten en/of referentiesMelanorectes nigrescens là một loài chim trong họ Pachycephalidae.[2]
Melanorectes nigrescens là một loài chim trong họ Pachycephalidae.
