New and noteworthy bird records from the Mt. Wilhelm elevational gradient, Papua New Guinea

Petter Zahl Marki, Katerina Sam, Bonny Koane, Jan Bolding Kristensen, Jonathan David Kennedy, Knud Andreas Jønsson

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    Abstract

    The elevational gradient of Mt. Wilhelm, the highest peak in Papua New Guinea, represents one of the best-surveyed elevational gradients in the Indo-Pacific region. Based on field work undertaken in 2013 and 2015, we report range extensions, new elevational records and add 24 species to the list of bird species recorded along this gradient. This includes information on poorly known species such as Long-billed Cuckoo Chrysococcyx megarhynchus, Leaden Honeyeater Ptiloprora plumbea. Yellow-breasted Satinbird Loboparadisaea sericea and Sooty Shrikethrush Colluricincla tenebrosa.

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalBulletin of the British Ornithologists' Club
    Volume136
    Issue number4
    Pages (from-to)263-271
    Number of pages9
    ISSN0007-1595
    Publication statusPublished - Dec 2016

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