About the Maroon-backed Whistler
The maroon-backed whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Some authorities have classified the maroon-backed whistler in the genus Pachycephala. Alternate names include the Rano Rano whistler and Raven's whistler.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Coracornis raveni |
| Species Codes | mabwhi1, MBWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Maroon-backed Whistler belong to?
The Maroon-backed Whistler (Coracornis raveni) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Maroon-backed Whistler?
The maroon-backed whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Some authorities have classified the maroon-backed whistler in the genus Pachycephala. Alternate names include th...
Where can I report a Maroon-backed Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Maroon-backed Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mabwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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