About the Vogelkop Whistler
The Vogelkop whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. During mating season, the bird builds their nest with blue things that attract the female vogelkop whistlers.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala meyeri |
| Species Codes | vogwhi1, VOWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vogelkop Whistler belong to?
The Vogelkop Whistler (Pachycephala meyeri) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Vogelkop Whistler?
The Vogelkop whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. During mating season, the bird builds their nest with blue things that attract the female vogelkop whistlers....
Where can I report a Vogelkop Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Vogelkop Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vogwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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