Spotted Berrypecker
Spotted Berrypecker (<em>Melanocharis piperata</em>) is a species of Berrypeckers, Longbills (<em>Melanocharitidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Spotted Berrypecker (Melanocharis piperata) is a species of Berrypeckers, Longbills (Melanocharitidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Melanocharis; binomial: Melanocharis piperata; authority: (De Vis, 1898).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Rhamphocharis piperata is split from R. crassirostris based on morphological and plumage differences (Beehler & Pratt 2016; Gregory 2017; HBW/BirdLife). English name Spotted Berrypecker is assigned to this, the split species, to reflect its female plumage. Treat as monotypic. Includes viridescens (Beehler & Pratt 2016). Formerly attributed to the genus Rhamphocharis Salvadori, 1876, but that genus is merged with Melanocharis following AviList v2025.
