About the Regent Whistler
The regent whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The bird is known to carry batrachotoxin in its plumage.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala schlegelii |
| Species Codes | regwhi1, REWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Regent Whistler belong to?
The Regent Whistler (Pachycephala schlegelii) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Regent Whistler?
The regent whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The bird is known to carry batrachotoxin in its plumage....
Where can I report a Regent Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Regent Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code regwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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