Papuan Whipbird (Androphobus viridis)

Other Names (World)
Papuan Whipbird, Green-backed Babbler

Family
Psophodidae (Whipbirds And Wedgebills)

Size
16.50 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Rothschild & Hartert, 1911)

Habitat
Montane forest. From 1,400 - 2,700 m.

Range (Guide)

Indonesia (B), Papua New Guinea (B).

Mountains of central New Guinea: Weyland Mts, Nassau Range (L Habbema-R Ibele region), Oranje Range (Mt Goliath) and Southern Highlands Province (Tari Gap).

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status DD
Habitat destruction through extensive logging is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Papuan Whipbird (Androphobus viridis) [XC26193]
by id from Near Baily bridge, below Tari Gap, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea (call, contact call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

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