About the Babar Whistler
The Babar whistler is a passerine bird in the family Pachycephalidae that is endemic to the island of Babar which lies at the eastern end of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the yellow-throated whistler.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala sharpei |
| Species Codes | yetwhi6, YTWH, BAWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Babar Whistler belong to?
The Babar Whistler (Pachycephala sharpei) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Babar Whistler?
The Babar whistler is a passerine bird in the family Pachycephalidae that is endemic to the island of Babar which lies at the eastern end of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It was formerly treated as a subspecies of the yellow-throated whistler....
Where can I report a Babar Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Babar Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yetwhi6, or on iNaturalist.
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