|
Pitohui (genus)
''Pitohui'' is a genus of birds endemic (ecology), endemic to New Guinea. The birds formerly lumped together as pitohuis were found by a 2008 study that examined their evolutionary history on the basis of the genetic sequences to have included birds that were quite unrelated to each other. They have since been separated into other genera. Taxonomy and systematics The genus ''Pitohui'' was introduced in 1831 by the French naturalist René Lesson. Lesson omitted to specify the type species but this was designated as the northern variable pitohui by Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1877. The genus name is a Papuan languages, Papuan word for the variable pitohui. The common group name pitohui includes several species of birds that were all historically classified in the genus ''Pitohui''. But now they have been separated into three families and multiple genera. The genus ''Pitohui'' in its strict sense is now placed in the family Oriolidae, while the other pitohui genera have been placed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitohui
The pitohuis are bird species endemic to New Guinea. The onomatopoeic name is thought to be derived from that used by New Guineans from nearby Dorey (Manokwari), but it is also used as the name of a genus '' Pitohui'' which was established by the French naturalist René Lesson in 1831. The unitalicized common name however refers to perching birds that belong to several genera of multiple bird families. The genera include '' Ornorectes'', '' Melanorectes'', and '' Pseudorectes'' apart from ''Pitohui''. Taxonomy and systematics The Pitohui species were formerly all classified in the genus '' Pitohui'', which at the time was in the family Pachycephalidae. In 2013 they were separated into several different genera in several different families. The species are now separated into three families as follows: Oreoicidae * Crested pitohui ('' Ornorectes cristatus'') Pachycephalidae * Black pitohui ('' Melanorectes nigrescens'') * White-bellied pitohui ('' Pseudorectes incertu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Species
A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. Other ways of defining species include their karyotype, DNA sequence, morphology (biology), morphology, behaviour, or ecological niche. In addition, palaeontologists use the concept of the chronospecies since fossil reproduction cannot be examined. The most recent rigorous estimate for the total number of species of eukaryotes is between 8 and 8.7 million. About 14% of these had been described by 2011. All species (except viruses) are given a binomial nomenclature, two-part name, a "binomen". The first part of a binomen is the name of a genus to which the species belongs. The second part is called the specific name (zoology), specific name or the specific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endemic Birds Of New Guinea
Endemism is the state of a species being found only in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere. For example, the Cape sugarbird is found exclusively in southwestern South Africa and is therefore said to be ''endemic'' to that particular part of the world. An endemic species can also be referred to as an ''endemism'' or, in scientific literature, as an ''endemite''. Similarly, many species found in the Western ghats of India are examples of endemism. Endemism is an important concept in conservation biology for measuring biodiversity in a particular place and evaluating the risk of extinction for species. Endemism is also of interest in evolutionary biology, because it provides clues about how changes in the environment cause species to undergo range shifts (potentially expanding their range into a larger area or becomin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitohui (genus)
''Pitohui'' is a genus of birds endemic (ecology), endemic to New Guinea. The birds formerly lumped together as pitohuis were found by a 2008 study that examined their evolutionary history on the basis of the genetic sequences to have included birds that were quite unrelated to each other. They have since been separated into other genera. Taxonomy and systematics The genus ''Pitohui'' was introduced in 1831 by the French naturalist René Lesson. Lesson omitted to specify the type species but this was designated as the northern variable pitohui by Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1877. The genus name is a Papuan languages, Papuan word for the variable pitohui. The common group name pitohui includes several species of birds that were all historically classified in the genus ''Pitohui''. But now they have been separated into three families and multiple genera. The genus ''Pitohui'' in its strict sense is now placed in the family Oriolidae, while the other pitohui genera have been placed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morningbird
The morningbird (''Pachycephala tenebrosa'') is a songbird species in the family Pachycephalidae. Taxonomy and systematics The morningbird was previously placed in the genus ''Colluricincla'' until 2013, when it was transferred to ''Pachycephala''. Some authorities have placed the morningbird in the genus ''Pitohui'' and it is sometimes placed in its own monotypic genus, ''Malacolestes''. Alternate names for the morningbird include the brown pitohui, morning pitohui, morning whistler, Palau morningbird and Palau pitohui. Distribution and habitat The morningbird is endemic to the islands of Babeldaob, Koror, Ngercheu, Peleliu and Ngebad in Palau. Its natural habitat is deep primary tropical moist lowland forests. The species is non-migratory Bird migration is a seasonal movement of birds between breeding and wintering grounds that occurs twice a year. It is typically from north to south or from south to north. Animal migration, Migration is inherently risky, due to preda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rusty Pitohui
The rusty pitohui (''Pseudorectes ferrugineus'') is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found throughout the lowlands of the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Taxonomy and systematics The rusty pitohui was originally classified within the genus ''Rectes'' (a synonym for the genus ''Pitohui'') until moved to ''Pseudorectes'' by the IOC in 2013. Alternatively, some other authorities classify the rusty pitohui in the genus ''Colluricincla''. Alternate names for the rusty pitohui include the ferrugineous pitohui and rusty shrike-thrush. Subspecies Six subspecies are recognized: * ''P. f. leucorhynchus'' - ( Gray, GR, 1862): Originally described as a separate species in the genus '' Rectes''. Found on Waigeo (off western New Guinea) * ''P. f. fuscus'' - ( Greenway, 1966): Found on Batanta (off western New Guinea) * ''P. f. brevipennis'' - (Hartert, 1896): Found on Aru Islands (off south-western New Guinea) * ''P. f. ferrugineus'' - ( Bonaparte, 1850): Found on Misool and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White-bellied Pitohui
The white-bellied pitohui (''Pseudorectes incertus'') is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found throughout the lowlands of southern New Guinea ( Lorentz River to upper Fly River. Taxonomy and systematics The white-bellied pitohui was originally described in the genus ''Pitohui'' until moved to ''Pseudorectes'' by the IOC in 2013. Alternatively, some other authorities classify the white-bellied pitohui in the genus ''Colluricincla''. Alternate names for the white-bellied pitohui include the brown pitohui, mottle-breasted pitohui, mottled pitohui and white-bellied shrike-thrush. Distribution and habitat Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs when a natural habitat is no longer able to support its native species. The organisms once living there have either moved elsewhere, or are de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Pitohui
The black pitohui (''Melanorectes nigrescens'') is a species of bird in the monotypic genus of ''Melanorectes'' in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found throughout the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Taxonomy and systematics The black pitohui was originally described in the genus ''Rectes'' (a synonym for the genus ''Pitohui'') and re-classified to ''Melanorectes'' in 2013. Alternate names include black whistler and dusky pitohui. Subspecies The following six subspecies are recognized: * ''M. n. nigrescens'' – ( Schlegel, 1871): Found in northwestern New Guinea * ''M. n. wandamensis'' – (Hartert, 1930): Found in the Wandammen Peninsula (western New Guinea) * ''M. n. meeki'' – (Rothschild & Hartert, 1913): Originally described as a separate species in the genus ''Pitohui''. Found in west-central New Guinea * ''M. n. buergersi'' – (Stresemann Stresemann is a German family name which may refer to: * Christ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crested Pitohui
The piping bellbird (''Ornorectes cristatus''), or crested pitohui, is a species of bird in the family Oreoicidae. It was previously placed in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found on New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3042280 piping bellbird piping bellbird Endemic birds of New Guinea piping bellbird piping bellbird The piping bellbird (''Ornorectes cristatus''), or crested pitohui, is a species of bird in the family Oreoicidae. It was previously placed in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found on New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical ... Taxonomy articles created by Polbot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hooded Pitohui 4
A hood is a type of headgear or headwear that covers most of the head and neck, and sometimes the face. It may be either a separate item of dress or part of a piece of clothing that may be pulled up to cover the head. Hoods that cover mainly the sides and top of the head, and leave the face mostly or partly open may be worn for protection from the environment (typically cold weather or rain), for fashion, as a form of traditional dress or uniform, or in the case of knights, an armoured hood is used for protection against bladed weapons. In some cases, hoods are used to prevent the wearer from seeing where they are going (e.g., in cases where a prisoner is hooded). Hoods with eye holes may be used for religious purposes to prevent the wearer from being seen. In the case of Ku Klux Klan members, terrorists, or criminals such as robbers, a hood with eye holes helps prevent identification. Etymology The word traces back to Old English ''hod'' "hood," from Proto-Germanic *''hodaz'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
