About the Brown-backed Whistler
The brown-backed whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae endemic to New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala modesta |
| Species Codes | brbwhi1, BBWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-backed Whistler belong to?
The Brown-backed Whistler (Pachycephala modesta) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-backed Whistler?
The brown-backed whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae endemic to New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Brown-backed Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-backed Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brbwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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