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Hooded Pitohui
| Common Name | Hooded Pitohui |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pitohui Dichrous |
| Behavior | Diurnal (active during the day), social. |
| Habitat | Tropical rainforests, montane forests. |
| Diet | Omnivorous, diet includes fruits and insects. |
| Coloration | Black and orange with a distinctive hood. |
| Interesting Facts | The Hooded Pitohui is one of the few known venomous birds, and its toxicity is thought to be derived from its diet, which includes toxic insects. |
| Migration | New Guinea, including Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya (Indonesia). |
| Conservation Status | Not globally threatened; population stable. |
| Geographic Range |
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| Venom | Batrachotoxin |
| Venomous / Poisonous | Yes, skin and feathers contain batrachotoxin, a potent neurotoxin also found in poison dart frogs. |
| Classification | Zoology |
| Type | Birds |
| Group | Rubbish |
| Length / Size | 22 ↣ 23 / Centimeter |
| Weight / Mass | 65 ↣ 76 / Gram |