The first poisonous bird was discovered in Papua New Guinea. What is its name?

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The only known poisonous bird in the world is the hooded pitohui - pronounced 'pit-oo-ey' - of Papua, New Guinea. The pitohui's poison, similar to the toxin found in poison dart frogs, is concentrated in its skin and feathers. Jan 09 01, 8:07 PM

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