Rennell Whistler
Pachycephala feminina
Rennell Whistler (Pachycephala feminina) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Rennell Whistler (Pachycephala feminina) is a member of the Pachycephalidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 30.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pachycephalidae Whistlers & Allies
- Genus Pachycephala
- Species feminina
Quick facts
- Weight
- 30.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Pachycephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rennell 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 Rennell Whistler is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Rennell Whistler (Pachycephala feminina) is a member of the Pachycephalidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Rennell (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.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 676 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rennell Whistler?
The Rennell Whistler is a small bird that weighs around 30.4 g.
Where does the Rennell Whistler live?
The Rennell Whistler is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Rennell (se Solomon Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Rennell Whistler belong to?
The Rennell Whistler (Pachycephala feminina) belongs to the Pachycephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rennell Whistler eat?
The Rennell Whistler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rennell Whistler migrate?
The Rennell Whistler is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Rennell Whistler endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
What sound does the Rennell Whistler make?
1 real field recording of the Rennell Whistler — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Rennell Whistler's range?
The Rennell Whistler has a mapped global range of about 676 km².
Conservation
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