About the Black-tailed Whistler
The mangrove golden whistler or black-tailed whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found in mangrove forests and adjacent wet forests of Papua New Guinea and Australia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala melanura |
| Species Codes | bltwhi1, BTWH, MGWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-tailed Whistler belong to?
The Black-tailed Whistler (Pachycephala melanura) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-tailed Whistler?
The mangrove golden whistler or black-tailed whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found in mangrove forests and adjacent wet forests of Papua New Guinea and Australia....
Where can I report a Black-tailed Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-tailed Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
61
Species in Family
63
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