Papuan Whipbird
Androphobus viridis
The Papuan Whipbird (Androphobus viridis) is a legendary whipbirds and wedgebill found only in Papua New Guinea, weighing about 41 g. The Papuan whipbird is a little-known and unobtrusive species of bird in the family Psophodidae.
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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How to identify it
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.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, May, July, September, November, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Papuan Whipbird?
- This species is 16–17 cm (6.3–6.7 in), making it significantly smaller than Australian whipbirds. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Papuan Whipbird?
- The Papuan Whipbird is a small sized bird weighing about 41 g.
- Where can you see a Papuan Whipbird?
- The Papuan Whipbird is endemic to Papua New Guinea, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Papuan Whipbird?
- The Papuan Whipbird is most easily confused with the Western Whipbird, the Chiming Wedgebill and the Chirruping Wedgebill.
- Is the Papuan Whipbird endangered?
- The Papuan Whipbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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