Notes on the Greater Melampitta (Melampitta gigantia) in the Tabubil area\

Abstract

The Greater Melampitta (Melampitta gigantia) was added to the PNG list with sightings in the Tabubil area in October 1992 on Mount Robinson, by Richard Rowland and the author, following up a distinctive loud call that the author had noted since 1991. A summary of the status of the species in the Tabubil area is presented.