Gilbert's Whistler
Pachycephala inornata
The Gilbert's Whistler (Pachycephala inornata) is a rare whistler found only in Australia, weighing about 31 g. Gilbert's whistler is a monotypic species of bird endemic to Australia, scattered in semi-arid zones of southern Australia.
About the Gilbert's Whistler
Gilbert's whistler is a monotypic species of bird endemic to Australia, scattered in semi-arid zones of southern Australia.
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How to identify it
The adult male, which weighs 29.8-32.5 g, possesses a rufous-coloured chin and throat from its third year of life, as does its most likely closest relative, the red-lored whistler. Both males can easily be differentiated by the colour of their lores: black for the Gilbert's and red for the red-lored whistler. The female Gilbert's whistler (23.5-32.2 g) has a pale grey throat and a white ring around the eye; her underparts can be lightly streaked. Both sexes are uniformly brownish-grey, and have a red iris and a black stubby bill (17–18 mm). Juveniles (30. Voice: All whistlers are songsters, and Gilbert's whistler in particular, is more often heard than seen. Its loud, melodious and clear call can be heard at distances up to 900 m, mostly during the breeding season when it establishes a breeding territory.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Gilbert's Whistler?
- The adult male, which weighs 29.8-32.5 g, possesses a rufous-coloured chin and throat from its third year of life, as does its most likely closest relative, the red-lored whistler. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Gilbert's Whistler?
- The Gilbert's Whistler is a small sized bird weighing about 31 g.
- Where can you see a Gilbert's Whistler?
- The Gilbert's Whistler is endemic to Australia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Gilbert's Whistler?
- The Gilbert's Whistler is most easily confused with the Olive Whistler, the Mangrove Whistler and the Bornean Whistler.
- Is the Gilbert's Whistler endangered?
- The Gilbert's Whistler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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