Pygmy Longbill
NamePygmy Longbill
Common NamePygmy Longbill
Scientific NameOedistoma pygmaeum
FamilyMelanocharitidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, contrasting with paler yellowish-green underparts. It lacks any prominent markings or bright coloration.
Vocalization / CallEmits high-pitched, thin, sibilant calls and a rapid, often descending, trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to New Guinea and several adjacent islands, including Yapen and the Aru Islands.
Identifying Featureslong decurved bill, small size, dull olive-green plumage, yellowish-green belly
Description
The Pygmy Longbill is a tiny, inconspicuous forest bird known for its dull olive-green plumage and a distinctive long, slender, decurved bill. It actively forages among the foliage, primarily feeding on nectar and small insects.
