About the Samoan Whistler
The Samoan whistler, also known as the yellow-fronted whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Samoa, where it is found in forest, plantations and gardens.
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The Samoan whistler resembles the Australian golden whistler, but the male has blacker upperparts, yellow or white to the forehead, a dull black throat that is strongly mottled with yellow or white, and no black chest-band. The female resembles a duller version of the male with a pale grey throat.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Vogelkop WhistlerPachycephala meyeriThe Vogelkop whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae.
Wallacean WhistlerPachycephala arctitorquisThe Wallacean whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae.
Bare-throated WhistlerPachycephala nudigulaThe bare-throated whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae.
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