Lesser Melampitta
Lesser Melampitta (<em>Melampitta lugubris</em>) is a species of Melampittas (<em>Melampittidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Lesser Melampitta (Melampitta lugubris) is a species of Melampittas (Melampittidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Melampitta; binomial: Melampitta lugubris; authority: Schlegel, 1871.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Includes rostrata and longicauda; treat as monotypic (Beehler & Pratt 2016).
