Slaty-headed Longbill

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Slaty-headed Longbill (<em>Toxorhamphus poliopterus</em>) is a species of Berrypeckers, Longbills (<em>Melanocharitidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Slaty-headed Longbill (Toxorhamphus poliopterus) is a species of Berrypeckers, Longbills (Melanocharitidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Toxorhamphus; binomial: Toxorhamphus poliopterus; authority: (Sharpe, 1882).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Includes maximus; treat as monotypic (Beehler & Pratt 2016).

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