About the Golden Whistler
The Australian golden whistler or golden whistler, is a species of passerine bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found in forest, woodland, mallee, mangrove and scrub in Australia. Most populations are resident, but some in south-eastern Australia migrate north during the winter. Its taxonomy is highly complex and remains a matter of dispute, with some authorities including as many as 59 subspecies of the golden whistler, while others treat several of these as separate species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala pectoralis |
| Species Codes | y01193, GOWH, AGWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden Whistler belong to?
The Golden Whistler (Pachycephala pectoralis) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Golden Whistler?
The Australian golden whistler or golden whistler, is a species of passerine bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found in forest, woodland, mallee, mangrove and scrub in Australia. Most populations are resident, but some in south-eastern Australia migrate north during the winter. Its taxonomy ...
Where can I report a Golden Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code y01193, or on iNaturalist.
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