About the Western Whipbird
The western whipbird is a passerine bird found in several scattered populations in Southwest Australia. It is predominantly olive green in colour. The western whipbird has sometimes been split into two species: the black-throated whipbird and the white-bellied whipbird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whipbirds and Wedgebills (Psophodidae) |
| Species | Psophodes nigrogularis |
| Species Codes | weswhi1, BTBW, WEWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Whipbird belong to?
The Western Whipbird (Psophodes nigrogularis) belongs to the Whipbirds and Wedgebills family (Psophodidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Whipbird?
The western whipbird is a passerine bird found in several scattered populations in Southwest Australia. It is predominantly olive green in colour. The western whipbird has sometimes been split into two species: the black-throated whipbird and the white-bellied whipbird....
Where can I report a Western Whipbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Whipbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code weswhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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