About the Utupua Whistler
The Utupua whistler is a passerine bird in the family Pachycephalidae that is endemic to the island of Utupua in the Santa Cruz Islands of the western Pacific Ocean. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the Vanikoro whistler. Prior to the split the combined species were known by the English name "Temotu whistler".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala utupuae |
| Species Codes | temwhi3, UTWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Utupua Whistler belong to?
The Utupua Whistler (Pachycephala utupuae) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Utupua Whistler?
The Utupua whistler is a passerine bird in the family Pachycephalidae that is endemic to the island of Utupua in the Santa Cruz Islands of the western Pacific Ocean. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the Vanikoro whistler. Prior to the split the combined species were known by the English na...
Where can I report a Utupua Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Utupua Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code temwhi3, or on iNaturalist.