Bismarck Whistler
Pachycephala citreogaster
Bismarck Whistler (Pachycephala citreogaster) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Bismarck Whistler (Pachycephala citreogaster) is a member of the Pachycephalidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 24.4 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pachycephalidae Whistlers & Allies
- Genus Pachycephala
- Species citreogaster
Quick facts
- Weight
- 24.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Pachycephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bismarck 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 Bismarck Whistler is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Bismarck Whistler (Pachycephala citreogaster) is a member of the Pachycephalidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Bismarck Arch.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 24.4 g, with a wing length of about 8.5 cm and a tail of around 6.2 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bismarck Whistler?
The Bismarck Whistler is a small bird that weighs around 24.4 g.
Where does the Bismarck Whistler live?
The Bismarck Whistler is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Bismarck Arch, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Bismarck Whistler belong to?
The Bismarck Whistler (Pachycephala citreogaster) belongs to the Pachycephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Bismarck Whistler eat?
The Bismarck Whistler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Bismarck Whistler migrate?
The Bismarck Whistler is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
What sound does the Bismarck Whistler make?
1 real field recording of the Bismarck 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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