Blue-capped ifrit
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The blue-capped ifrit is a species of small passerine bird in the monotypic family Ifritidae, native to the montane rainforests of New Guinea. These birds are insectivorous and are notable for their d
Ifrita kowaldi 1899
Ifrita kowaldi Jay Pruett 336202978
Highlands in New Guinea
Piopio
Choresine
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Choresine is a genus of beetles that belong to the family Melyridae. This genus of beetle is known to have high levels of batrachotoxins and is believed to be a possible toxin source for pitohui and b
Blue-capped ifrit
…and presence of batrachotoxin, a potent neurotoxin, in their feathers and skin. This chemical defense is believed to come from their diet, particularly Choresine beetles. Blue-capped ifrits are non-aggressive and typically found in small groups within high altitude forest habitats. Although they are currently…
Choresine advena