Sclater's Whistler
Pachycephala soror
The Sclater's Whistler (Pachycephala soror) is a rare whistler found in 2 countries, weighing about 25 g. Sclater's whistler or the hill golden whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae found in the highlands of New Guinea.
About the Sclater's Whistler
Sclater's whistler or the hill golden whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae found in the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Sclater's Whistler look like?
- Sclater's whistler or the hill golden whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae found in the highlands of New Guinea.
- How big is a Sclater's Whistler?
- The Sclater's Whistler is a small sized bird weighing about 25 g.
- Where can you see a Sclater's Whistler?
- The Sclater's Whistler occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Sclater's Whistler?
- The Sclater's Whistler is most easily confused with the Red-lored Whistler, the Sulphur-vented Whistler and the Drab Whistler.
- Is the Sclater's Whistler endangered?
- The Sclater's Whistler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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