Vanikoro Whistler
Pachycephala vanikorensis
Vanikoro Whistler (Pachycephala vanikorensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Vanikoro Whistler (Pachycephala vanikorensis) is a member of the Pachycephalidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 30.4 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pachycephalidae Whistlers & Allies
- Genus Pachycephala
- Species vanikorensis
Where it lives
Vanikoro (southeastern Santa Cruz Is.=Temotu, southeastern Solomon Is.)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 30.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Pachycephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Not Evaluated
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Vanikoro Whistler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Vanikoro Whistler is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Vanikoro Whistler (Pachycephala vanikorensis) is a member of the Pachycephalidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Vanikoro (se Santa Cruz Is.=Temotu, se Solomon Is.).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 30.4 g, with a wing length of about 9.1 cm and a tail of around 7 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Vanikoro Whistler?
The Vanikoro Whistler is a small bird that weighs around 30.4 g.
Where does the Vanikoro Whistler live?
The Vanikoro Whistler is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Vanikoro (se Santa Cruz Is.=Temotu, se Solomon Is.), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Vanikoro Whistler belong to?
The Vanikoro Whistler (Pachycephala vanikorensis) belongs to the Pachycephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Vanikoro Whistler eat?
The Vanikoro Whistler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Vanikoro Whistler migrate?
The Vanikoro Whistler is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
What sound does the Vanikoro Whistler make?
1 real field recording of the Vanikoro Whistler — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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