Lowland Peltops
Lowland Peltops
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The Lowland Peltops is a bold and distinctive bird, similar to its mountain counterpart but found at lower elevations. It features glossy black plumage with contrasting white patches on its wings and underparts, and a stout, hooked bill.
Where to spot
Endemic to New Guinea, found in lowland and hill rainforests, forest edges, and cultivated areas with scattered trees.
How to spot
Search for them perched on exposed branches at the edges of clearings or along riversides in lowland forests. Identify by their glossy black and white pattern and distinctive hooked bill. Their calls are often harsh and rasping.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Best observed during the day as they perch conspicuously and forage.
Where to spot
Endemic to New Guinea, found in lowland and hill rainforests, forest edges, and cultivated areas with scattered trees.
How to spot
Search for them perched on exposed branches at the edges of clearings or along riversides in lowland forests. Identify by their glossy black and white pattern and distinctive hooked bill. Their calls are often harsh and rasping.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Best observed during the day as they perch conspicuously and forage.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
These birds are adept aerial hunters, often sallying out from a perch to snatch insects in flight before returning to their vantage point, much like a flycatcher.
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