Genus: Melanocharis
Description
Five species of Berrypeckers from New Guinea.
All species live in forest and feed on berries and small arthropods.
Taxonomy
Melanocharis is a genus in the Family Melanocharitidae.
Spotted Berrypecker is sometimes included in this genus.
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M. arfakiana | Obscure Berrypecker | ||
M. nigra | Black Berrypecker | ||
M. longicauda | Mid-mountain Berrypecker | ||
M. versteri | Fan-tailed Berrypecker | ||
M. citreola | Satin Berrypecker | ||
M. striativentris | Streaked Berrypecker | ||
References
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2008. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 13: Penduline-tits to Shrikes. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553453
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Melanocharis. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 13 October 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Melanocharis
Pages in category ‘Melanocharis’
The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.