Wikipedia talk:Featured article candidates/Hooded pitohui/archive1
The hooded pitohui (Pitohui dichrous) is a bird in the Old World oriole family. Found in New Guinea, it is a medium-sized songbird with rich chestnut and black plumage. This species is one of the few known poisonous birds; its skin and feathers contain batrachotoxin compounds that provide some protection against parasites and predators. This bird and some other poisonous species have evolved to look alike, and are also mimicked by some non-poisonous birds. The toxicity of the hooded pitohui is known to local hunters, who avoid it. The species is found in forests from sea level up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft), commonly in hills and low mountains. A social bird, it lives in family groups and frequently joins mixed-species foraging flocks. The diet is made up of fruits, seeds and invertebrates. This bird is apparently a cooperative breeder, with family groups helping to protect the nest and feed the young. The species is common in its range. (Full article...)
Sabine's Sunbird (and anyone else interested): thoughts and edits are welcome. This batch finishes up blurbs for FACs promoted in 2017. - Dank (push to talk) 22:21, 10 January 2020 (UTC)
- My only comment is that it might be nice to mention the likely source of the poisons (from beetles) but if this makes it too long thats fine. Otherwise all good. Sabine's Sunbird talk 02:52, 11 January 2020 (UTC)
- We're at 963 characters out of a possible 1025. Would you like to add the text? - Dank (push to talk) 03:05, 11 January 2020 (UTC)