Mamberamo shrikethrush

Overview

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The Mamberamo shrikethrush is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae.

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Distribution

Region

Northern New Guinea

Typical Environment

This species is confined to lowland and foothill rainforests of the Mamberamo drainage and adjacent northern New Guinea forests. It favors dense understory in primary forest, but also uses secondary growth, forest edges, and riverine thickets. Birds often forage quietly along shaded trails and creek margins. It is typically associated with humid evergreen forest and avoids open country.

Altitude Range

0–1200 m

Climate Zone

Tropical

Characteristics

Size16–19 cm

Wing Span24–28 cm

Male Weight0.038 kg

Female Weight0.035 kg

Life Expectancy6 years

Ease of Keeping

Beginner friendly: 1/5

Useful to know

The Mamberamo shrikethrush is a forest songbird of northern New Guinea’s Mamberamo River basin, belonging to the whistler family Pachycephalidae. It is noted for rich, fluting whistles that carry through dense understory. A shy, ground- and mid-story forager, it helps control forest invertebrates. Its plain plumage makes it easy to overlook, but its voice is distinctive once learned.

Behaviour

Temperament

shy and retiring

Flight Pattern

short rapid wingbeats between perches

Social Behavior

Usually encountered singly or in pairs, maintaining territories year-round. Pairs communicate with antiphonal song and soft contact calls. Nest is a neat cup placed low to mid-level in dense vegetation; both sexes likely share parental duties.

Migratory Pattern

Resident

Song Description

A series of rich, fluty whistles and clear, melodious phrases delivered from concealed perches. Phrases are repeated with slight variations and are most conspicuous at dawn.

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Identification

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Preferred Environment

Requires Supplement

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