Morningbird

The morningbird ("Pachycephala tenebrosa") is a songbird species in the family Pachycephalidae.
Taxonomy and systematics.
The morningbird was previously placed in the genus "Colluricincla" until 2013, when it was transferred to "Pachycephala". Some authorities have placed the morningbird in the genus "Pitohui" and it is sometimes placed in its own monotypic genus, "Malacolestes". Alternate names for the morningbird include the brown pitohui, morning pitohui, morning whistler, Palau morningbird and Palau pitohui.
Distribution and habitat.
The morningbird is endemic to the islands of Babelthuap, Koror, Garakayo, Peleliu and Ngabad in Palau. Its natural habitat is deep primary tropical moist lowland forests. The species is non-migratory. It is apparently commoner on the smaller islands in its range.
Behaviour and ecology.
Morningbirds feed principally on insects, but also take snails, berries, fruit and seeds. They feed on or around the ground.