Western Crested Berrypecker

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Western Crested Berrypecker (<em>Paramythia olivacea</em>) is a species of Painted Berrypeckers (<em>Paramythiidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Western Crested Berrypecker (Paramythia olivacea) is a species of Painted Berrypeckers (Paramythiidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Paramythia; binomial: Paramythia olivacea; authority: van Oort, 1910.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Western Crested Berrypecker Paramythia olivacea is split from Eastern Crested Berrypecker P. montium based on morphological differences (Beehler & Pratt 2016; Gregory 2017; HBW/BirdLife).

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