Sangihe Whistler
A species of Coracornis Scientific name : Coracornis sanghirensis Genus : Coracornis
Sangihe Whistler, A species of Coracornis
Botanical name: Coracornis sanghirensis
Genus: Coracornis
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Description
Description
The Sangihe shrikethrush or Sangihe whistler (Coracornis sanghirensis) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Sangihe Island in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Originally, the Sangihe shrikethrush was described in the genus Pinarolestes, and has been classified by some authorities as belonging to the genera Dendrocincla. It was re-classified from the genus Colluricincla to Coracornis in 2013. Alternate names include the large Tyrannine woodcreeper, Sahengbalira shrike-thrush and Sangir whistler.
Size
19 cm
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whistlers and allies Genus
Coracornis Species
Sangihe Whistler