About the Rusty Whistler
The rusty whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to lowland mountain areas of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala hyperythra |
| Species Codes | ruswhi1, RUWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rusty Whistler belong to?
The Rusty Whistler (Pachycephala hyperythra) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rusty Whistler?
The rusty whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to lowland mountain areas of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Rusty Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Rusty Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruswhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
61
Species in Family
107
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