Lorentz's Whistler
Pachycephala lorentzi
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.
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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