Louisiade Whistler
Pachycephala collaris
The Louisiade Whistler (Pachycephala collaris) is a legendary whistler found only in Papua New Guinea. The Louisiade whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae, which is endemic to the Louisiade Archipelago south-east of New Guinea.
About the Louisiade Whistler
The Louisiade whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae, which is endemic to the Louisiade Archipelago south-east of New Guinea. It was split from the Bismarck whistler by the IOC in 2015.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: February, May, June, August, September, October, with peak activity in September. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Louisiade Whistler look like?
- The Louisiade whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae, which is endemic to the Louisiade Archipelago south-east of New Guinea.
- Where can you see a Louisiade Whistler?
- The Louisiade Whistler is endemic to Papua New Guinea, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Louisiade Whistler?
- The Louisiade Whistler is most easily confused with the Hooded Whistler, the Selayar Whistler and the Golden-backed Whistler.
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