Hooded Pitohui

Birds > Songbirds

The Hooded Pitohui (Pitohui dichrous) holds a celebrated place in ornithological history as one of the world’s first scientifically documented poisonous birds. Endemic to the dense tropical rainforests of New Guinea, this medium-sized passerine possesses vivid...

Short-furred Dasyure

Mammals > Dasyuromorphs

The Short-furred Dasyure (Murexia longicaudata) is a robust, carnivorous marsupial endemic to the lush tropical rainforests of the island of New Guinea. As an agile and scansorial member of the dasyurid family—which also includes quolls and the Tasmanian devil—this...

White-eared Catbird

Birds > Passeriformes

The White-eared Catbird (Ailuroedus buccoides) is an intriguing, emerald-plumaged passerine native to the rich lowland rainforests of New Guinea. Although biologically classified within the bowerbird family (Ptilonorhynchidae), it is celebrated for departing entirely...

Common Spiny Bandicoot

Mammals > Peramelemorphia

The Common Spiny Bandicoot (Echymipera kalubu), also known as the kalubu bandicoot, is a robust terrestrial marsupial native to the dense tropical forests of New Guinea. Characterized by its elongated tapering snout, short naked tail, and a protective dorsal coat...

Ground Cuscus

Mammals > Diprotodontia

The Ground Cuscus (Phalanger gymnotis) is an atypical, terrestrial possum native to the dense rainforests of New Guinea and adjacent archipelagos. While most cuscuses are strictly canopy-dwelling arboreal herbivores, the ground cuscus has evolved a largely...