Western Whistler
Pachycephala fuliginosa
Western Whistler (Pachycephala fuliginosa) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Western Whistler (Pachycephala fuliginosa) is a member of the Pachycephalidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 23.8 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pachycephalidae Whistlers & Allies
- Genus Pachycephala
- Species fuliginosa
Quick facts
- Weight
- 23.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Pachycephalidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Western Whistler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Western Whistler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Western Whistler (Pachycephala fuliginosa) is a member of the Pachycephalidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU sw, sc Australia.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 23.8 g, with a wing length of about 8.3 cm and a tail of around 6.3 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Western Whistler?
The Western Whistler is a small bird that weighs around 23.8 g.
Where does the Western Whistler live?
The Western Whistler is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU sw, sc Australia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Western Whistler belong to?
The Western Whistler (Pachycephala fuliginosa) belongs to the Pachycephalidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Western Whistler eat?
The Western Whistler is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Western Whistler migrate?
The Western Whistler is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Western Whistler make?
1 real field recording of the Western 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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