Black-headed whistler explained

The black-headed whistler (Pachycephala monacha) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found on the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Taxonomy and systematics

Some authorities have considered the black-headed whistler to be a subspecies of the rufous whistler.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized:^[1]

• P. m. monacha – Gray, GR, 1858: Found on Aru Islands (off southwest New Guinea)
• P. m. lugubris – Salvadori, 1881: Found in central New Guinea

Notes and References

1. Web site: Whiteheads, sitellas & whistlers « IOC World Bird List. worldbirdnames.org. en-US. 2017-02-07.