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Papuan logrunner

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Genus
  
Orthonyx

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

Family
  
Orthonychidae

Scientific name
  
Orthonyx novaeguineae

Higher classification
  
Orthonychidae

Order
  
Passerine

Similar
  
Orthonychidae, Dwarf longbill, Melanocharis, Melampitta, Yellow‑breasted bowerbird

The Papuan logrunner or New Guinea logrunner (Orthonyx novaeguineae) is a species of bird in the family Orthonychidae. It was formerly considered conspecific with the Australian logrunner. It is found in the New Guinea Highlands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

References

Papuan logrunner Wikipedia