About the Bougainville Hooded Whistler
The Bougainville whistler or Bougainville hooded whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found on Bougainville Island, east of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The Bougainville whistler was split from the Hooded whistler in 2014.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala richardsi |
| Species Codes | bohwhi1, BHWH, BOWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bougainville Hooded Whistler belong to?
The Bougainville Hooded Whistler (Pachycephala richardsi) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bougainville Hooded Whistler?
The Bougainville whistler or Bougainville hooded whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found on Bougainville Island, east of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The Bougainville whistler was split from the Hooded whistler in...
Where can I report a Bougainville Hooded Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Bougainville Hooded Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bohwhi1, or on iNaturalist.