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This species is 16–17 cm (6.3–6.7 in), making it significantly smaller than Australian whipbirds. Males have a moustachial white stripe and black throat while females are all moss green. Juveniles are darker green with blackish faces and underparts.
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When to see the Papuan Whipbird
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Where to see the Papuan Whipbird
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About the Papuan Whipbird
The Papuan whipbird is a little-known and unobtrusive species of bird in the family Psophodidae. It is monotypic within the genus Androphobus. It is found in Western New Guinea.
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Easily confused with
Western WhipbirdPsophodes nigrogularisThe western whipbird is a slim bird some 21–25 cm (8.3–9.8 in) in length.
Chiming WedgebillPsophodes occidentalisThe male chiming wedgebill weighs 38-45 grams and the female chiming wedgebill weighs 30-36 grams.
Chirruping WedgebillPsophodes cristatusThe chirruping wedgebill is a medium-sized bird, measuring approximately 18–21 cm and weighing 31-64 g.
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