About the Vanikoro Whistler
The Vanikoro whistler is a passerine bird in the family Pachycephalidae, which is endemic to the southeast Santa Cruz Islands of the Solomon Islands group. The Nendo whistler and Utupua whistler were formerly treated as subspecies. Before the split the combined species were known by the English name "Temotu whistler".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae) |
| Species | Pachycephala vanikorensis |
| Species Codes | temwhi4, VAWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vanikoro Whistler belong to?
The Vanikoro Whistler (Pachycephala vanikorensis) belongs to the Whistlers and Allies family (Pachycephalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Vanikoro Whistler?
The Vanikoro whistler is a passerine bird in the family Pachycephalidae, which is endemic to the southeast Santa Cruz Islands of the Solomon Islands group. The Nendo whistler and Utupua whistler were formerly treated as subspecies. Before the split the combined species were known by the English name...
Where can I report a Vanikoro Whistler sighting?
You can log sightings of Vanikoro Whistler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code temwhi4, or on iNaturalist.