Lorentz's Whistler

Pachycephala lorentzi

Whistlers and Allies · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Lorentz's Whistler (Pachycephala lorentzi) is a legendary whistler found in 2 countries, weighing about 19 g. Lorentz's whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae.

Least ConcernLegendaryEats invertebratesforest19 g

About the Lorentz's Whistler

Lorentz's whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found in the mid-western New Guinea Highlands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It was originally described as a subspecies of the regent whistler

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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 Lorentz's Whistler look like?
Lorentz's whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae.
How big is a Lorentz's Whistler?
The Lorentz's Whistler is a small sized bird weighing about 19 g.
Where can you see a Lorentz's Whistler?
The Lorentz's Whistler occurs in 2 countries, including Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
What birds look similar to a Lorentz's Whistler?
The Lorentz's Whistler is most easily confused with the Island Whistler, the White-throated Fiji Whistler and the White-bellied Whistler.
Is the Lorentz's Whistler endangered?
The Lorentz's Whistler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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