Western Crested Berrypecker (Paramythia olivacea) | Photos and ID

LCLeast ConcernEndemicFruit

ForestCup nestSmall · 42 g

Western Crested Berrypecker (Paramythia olivacea), photo 2 — Photo: (c) Nigel Voaden, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

Western Crested Berrypecker (Paramythia olivacea), photo 3 — Photo: (c) Nigel Voaden, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC-BY

When to see the Western Crested Berrypecker

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Where to see the Western Crested Berrypecker

Regular range

The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

Indonesia

About the Western Crested Berrypecker

The western 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.

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Easily confused with

Eastern Crested BerrypeckerParamythia montiumThe species is 20–23 cm (7.9–9 in) and can be quickly identified by its characteristic black mask, pointed crest, and white eyebrow.

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