Black Berrypecker
Melanocharis nigra
The Black Berrypecker (Melanocharis nigra) is a rare longbills and berrypecker found in 2 countries, weighing about 14 g. The black berrypecker is a species of bird in the family Melanocharitidae.
About the Black Berrypecker
The black berrypecker is a species of bird in the family Melanocharitidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Black Berrypecker look like?
- The black berrypecker is a species of bird in the family Melanocharitidae.
- How big is a Black Berrypecker?
- The Black Berrypecker is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Black Berrypecker?
- The Black Berrypecker occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Black Berrypecker?
- The Black Berrypecker is most easily confused with the Fan-tailed Berrypecker, the Mid-mountain Berrypecker and the Streaked Berrypecker.
- Is the Black Berrypecker endangered?
- The Black Berrypecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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