Greater Melampitta
- Scientific name
- Megalampitta gigantea
- Family
- Melampittidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
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Why it matters
The Greater Melampitta is a shy, ground-dwelling bird native to the rainforests of New Guinea, known for its remarkably secretive nature and preference for living in deep limestone crevices. Its rounded wings and tail are evolutionary adaptations for short, maneuvering flights within the dense understory, making it a truly elusive subject for even the most dedicated avian observers.
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