Wattled Ploughbill
Eulacestoma nigropectus
The Wattled Ploughbill (Eulacestoma nigropectus) is a legendary ploughbill found in 2 countries, weighing about 20 g. The wattled ploughbill is a small bird from New Guinea.
About the Wattled Ploughbill
The wattled ploughbill is a small bird from New Guinea. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Eulacestoma and family Eulacestomatidae. It is also known as the wattled shrike-tit or ploughshare tit.
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How to identify it
It is approximately 12.5 to 14 cm (4.9–5.5 in) , olive-brown songbird with a strong, thick, wedge-shaped black bill. It weighs 19–22 g (0.67–0.78 oz). The sexes are different. The male has black underparts, an almost golden forehead, black wings with golden scapulars, and a pair of large circular pink wattles on the cheek. The female has olive green plumage and pale olive below. Only the adult male has wattles.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Wattled Ploughbill?
- It is approximately 12.5 to 14 cm (4.9–5.5 in) , olive-brown songbird with a strong, thick, wedge-shaped black bill. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Wattled Ploughbill?
- The Wattled Ploughbill is a small sized bird weighing about 20 g.
- Where can you see a Wattled Ploughbill?
- The Wattled Ploughbill occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- Is the Wattled Ploughbill endangered?
- The Wattled Ploughbill is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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