| Eastern Crested Berrypecker | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Paramythiidae |
| Genus: | Paramythia |
| Species: | P. montium |
The Eastern Crested Berrypecker (Paramythia montium) is a species of bird in the family Paramythiidae. The Western Crested Berrypecker was classified conspecific with the Eastern Crested Berrypecker until 2021, with the former species under the name of Crested Berrypecker.
Description[]
The Eastern Crested Berrypecker is 20–23 cm (7.9–9 in) and can be quickly identified by its characteristic black mask, pointed crest, and white eyebrow. Its plumage is largely blue and green with yellow undertail-coverts. The tail of the brevicauda subspecies is noticeably shorter than that of the nominate subspecies.
Behavior[]
Feeding[]
They're almost entirely frugivorous, but also has been observed to occasionally eat insects, and insects as well as fruit comprise the diet of nestlings.
Breeding and Nesting[]
The breeding behavior of the Eastern Crested Berrypecker is not so understood. They're monogamous birds, and it is thought that they breed seasonally from August to February. The female alone incubates the eggs, with the incubation period lasting for over 12 days. Upon hatching, both parents feed the chick and remove the faecal sacs.
Distribution and Habitat[]
It is found in West Papua, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.