
Mangrove Whistler
A species of Typical whistlers Scientific name : Pachycephala cinerea Genus : Typical whistlers
Mangrove Whistler, A species of Typical whistlers
Botanical name: Pachycephala cinerea
Genus: Typical whistlers
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Description

The mangrove whistler (Pachycephala cinerea) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae found in South-east Asia.

Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Mangrove Whistler predominantly consumes insects, employing sallying and gleaning tactics to snatch prey from tree trunks and branches. This bird often integrates into mixed-species groups for foraging.
Habitat
The mangrove Whistler primarily inhabits mangrove ecosystems and adjacent coastal vegetation. Its typical environment includes casuarina forests, plantations, wooded gardens, and island and riverine vegetation. Generally favoring areas close to the coast, it is occasionally found in more inland locales and is adaptable to various coastal forest types across broader geographical regions within the tropics.
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type




Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whistlers and allies Genus
Typical whistlers Species
Mangrove Whistler