Eastern Crested Berrypecker
Paramythia montium
The Eastern Crested Berrypecker (Paramythia montium) is a rare tit berrypecker and crested berrypecker found only in Papua New Guinea, weighing about 42 g. The eastern crested berrypecker is a species of bird in the family Paramythiidae.
About the Eastern Crested Berrypecker
The eastern crested berrypecker is a species of bird in the family Paramythiidae. It is commonly found in the high montane forests and shrublands of New Guinea. There are two subspecies, Paramythia montium montium and Paramythia montium brevicauda. The former inhabits the eastern portion of the New Guinea Highlands while the latter can be found in the Huon Peninsula. The western crested berrypecker was formerly considered conspecific but was split from it in 2021.
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How to identify it
The species is 20–23 cm (7.9–9 in) and can be quickly identified by its characteristic black mask, pointed crest, and white eyebrow. Its plumage is largely blue and green with yellow undertail-coverts. The tail of the brevicauda subspecies is noticeably shorter than that of the montium subspecies.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify an Eastern Crested Berrypecker?
- The species is 20–23 cm (7.9–9 in) and can be quickly identified by its characteristic black mask, pointed crest, and white eyebrow. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Eastern Crested Berrypecker?
- The Eastern Crested Berrypecker is a small sized bird weighing about 42 g.
- Where can you see an Eastern Crested Berrypecker?
- The Eastern Crested Berrypecker is endemic to Papua New Guinea, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to an Eastern Crested Berrypecker?
- The Eastern Crested Berrypecker is most easily confused with the Western Crested Berrypecker.
- Is the Eastern Crested Berrypecker endangered?
- The Eastern Crested Berrypecker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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