Rusty whistler explained

The rusty whistler (Pachycephala hyperythra) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to lowland mountain areas of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Nomenclature

Alternate names for the rusty whistler include the Bornean mountain whistler, brownish whistler, rufous-breasted whistler and rusty-breasted whistler. The latter name should not be confused with the species of the same name, Pachycephala fulvotincta.

Subspecies

Four subspecies are recognized:[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whiteheads, sitellas & whistlers « IOC World Bird List. www.worldbirdnames.org. en-US. 2017-01-31.
  2. Book: https://www.hbw.com/species/rusty-whistler-pachycephala-hyperythra. 10.2173/bow.ruswhi1.01. Rusty Whistler (Pachycephala hyperythra). Birds of the World. 2020. Boles. Walter. 216443343. Josep. Del Hoyo. Andrew. Elliott. Jordi. Sargatal. David. Christie. Eduardo. De Juana.