About the White-bellied Whistler
The white-bellied whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. The species has an oddly discontinuous distribution, occurring in two small patches of northern New Guinea, one small patch in south eastern New Guinea and on Rossel Island in the Louisiade Archipelago. The species uses a variety of habitats, including wet eucalyptus forests, mangrove forests, savanna, and modified habitats like rubber plantations.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala leucogastra |
| Species Codes | whbwhi1, WBWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-bellied Whistler belong to?
The White-bellied Whistler (Pachycephala leucogastra) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-bellied Whistler?
The white-bellied whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. The species has an oddly discontinuous distribution, occurring in two small patches of northern New Guinea, one small patch in south eastern New Guinea and on Rossel Island in the Louisiade Archipelago. The species uses a...
Where can I report a White-bellied Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of White-bellied Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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