About the Black-headed Whistler
The black-headed whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found on the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala monacha |
| Species Codes | blhwhi1, BHWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Whistler belong to?
The Black-headed Whistler (Pachycephala monacha) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Whistler?
The black-headed whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found on the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Black-headed Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
61
Species in Family
8
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