Baliem Whistler
Pachycephala balim
The Baliem Whistler (Pachycephala balim) is a legendary whistler found only in Indonesia. The Baliem whistler or Balim whistler is a species of bird of the whistler family Pachycephalidae that is endemic to New Guinea.
About the Baliem Whistler
The Baliem whistler or Balim whistler is a species of bird of the whistler family Pachycephalidae that is endemic to New Guinea.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Baliem Whistler look like?
- The Baliem whistler or Balim whistler is a species of bird of the whistler family Pachycephalidae that is endemic to New Guinea.
- Where can you see a Baliem Whistler?
- The Baliem Whistler is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Baliem Whistler?
- The Baliem Whistler is most easily confused with the Bismarck Whistler, the White-throated Fiji Whistler and the Rennell Whistler.
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