Fawn-breasted Whistler
Pachycephala orpheus
The Fawn-breasted Whistler (Pachycephala orpheus) is a legendary whistler found in 2 countries, weighing about 28 g. The fawn-breasted whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae.
About the Fawn-breasted Whistler
The fawn-breasted whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found on the islands of Timor and Wetar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, August, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Fawn-breasted Whistler look like?
- The fawn-breasted whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae.
- How big is a Fawn-breasted Whistler?
- The Fawn-breasted Whistler is a small sized bird weighing about 28 g.
- Where can you see a Fawn-breasted Whistler?
- The Fawn-breasted Whistler occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Timor-Leste.
- What birds look similar to a Fawn-breasted Whistler?
- The Fawn-breasted Whistler is most easily confused with the Tongan Whistler, the Bougainville Whistler and the Rennell Whistler.
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