Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestSmall · 19 g
About the Vogelkop Whistler
The Vogelkop whistler is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. During mating season, the bird builds their nest with blue things that attract the female vogelkop whistlers.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in August · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Samoan WhistlerPachycephala flavifronsThe 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.
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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