New Guinea: Two Pitohui Species T-Shirt

As the world's second-largest island, New Guinea is governed by 2 nations. The eastern sector is the Commonwealth Realm of the Monarchy of Papua New Guinea, recognized as the Independent State of Papua New Guinea. The western portion of the island is Western New Guinea, divided into the Provinces of Papua and West Papua. Western New Guinea is included among the vast collection of significant islands and satellite islands of the Republic of Indonesia. For this portrait of 2 endemic birds, an adult male Aru Variable Pitohui (Pitohui uropygialis aruensis) is stationed on the lower branch. They are sometimes referred to by the alternative name of Southern Variable Pitohui. This species has the most exclusive homelands: The Aru Islands Regency, located in the Arafura Sea, west of New Guinea's mainland. The archipelago of 7 principal islands and an estimated 84 satellite islands, islets, cays, coral atolls and ocean bound, solid rock monoliths is governed by Indonesia. An adult male Meyer's Variable Pitohui (Pitohui kirhocephalus meyeri) has the higher branch. An alternative name is Northern Variable Pitohui. Their territories span the northern coastal regions and peripheral interiors of New Guinea, from the Mamberano River in Papua Province, continuing east to Yos Sudarso Bay and the Sungai Tami (Tami River). Crossing the geopolitical border line, their range extends into the Provinces of Sandaun and East Sepik, located in Papua New Guinea. If you're intrepid enough to seek them in their wild habitats, think twice before ever touching one. Dangerous Beauty applies here- both have an extremely rare trait among birds. They are poisonous. If you hold one, or they bite you or scratch with their talons, the physical reaction has already begun. The venom is batrachotoxin; very rare and highly unwelcome to anything attempting to aggress or distress the lovely Pitohuis. Needless to say, they're A Must To Avoid for snakes, lizards, mammals and birds of prey. Pitohuis aren't born venomous; they acquire the batrachotoxin from Choresine Beetles. The stylishly feathered songbirds eagerly consume the glossy insects like pastries at Afternoon Tea. They have no averse side effects. For Choresine Beetles, it's always a tale of woe. ** I did extensive research to correctly identify the English and scientific names of these Birds With Something Extra. I carefully placed the information, along with their age and gender, on the garment. It was essential that lettering wouldn't ruin the artwork. I also offer this as a special t-shirt, with the illustration displayed front and back. You can always choose this image for a poster, greeting card, the cover of a notebook, mouse pad, blanket, drinking mug and so much more. Zazzle makes it possible.