About the Red-lored Whistler
The red-lored whistler is one of nine species of whistler occurring in Australia and a member of the family Pachycephalidae which includes whistlers, shrike-thrushes, pitohuis and allies. The limited range of this endemic bird of the Mallee woodland in one small area in New South Wales and another, larger area encompassing north-western Victoria and adjacent South Australia has seen it listed nationally as vulnerable.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala rufogularis |
| Species Codes | relwhi1, RLWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-lored Whistler belong to?
The Red-lored Whistler (Pachycephala rufogularis) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-lored Whistler?
The red-lored whistler is one of nine species of whistler occurring in Australia and a member of the family Pachycephalidae which includes whistlers, shrike-thrushes, pitohuis and allies. The limited range of this endemic bird of the Mallee woodland in one small area in New South Wales and another, ...
Where can I report a Red-lored Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-lored Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code relwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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