Northern Variable Pitohui

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Northern Variable Pitohui (<em>Pitohui kirhocephalus</em>) is a species of Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios (<em>Oriolidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerin…

Overview

Northern Variable Pitohui (Pitohui kirhocephalus) is a species of Figbirds, Old World Orioles, Piopios (Oriolidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pitohui; binomial: Pitohui kirhocephalus; authority: (Lesson, RP & Garnot, 1827).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

English name of Pitohui kirhocephalus becomes Northern Variable Pitohui with split of Raja Ampat Pitohui and Southern Variable Pitohui.

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