Samoan Whistler
A species of Typical whistlers Scientific name : Pachycephala flavifrons Genus : Typical whistlers
Samoan Whistler, A species of Typical whistlers
Botanical name: Pachycephala flavifrons
Genus: Typical whistlers
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Description General Info
Photo By Lars Petersson Description
The 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. The female resembles a duller version of the male with a pale grey throat.
Size
17 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Samoan Whistler primarily consumes insects and forages between 2–10 meters above ground, often in dense undergrowth near streams. Prey is captured by gleaning from foliage or by sallying.
Habitat
The habitat of samoan Whistler predominantly comprises primary and secondary forests, with these birds also residing in plantation areas and gardens. They show a preference for less disturbed forest environments over areas that have been subjected to partial logging. Samoan Whistler is generally found in broader tropical Pacific regions, favoring lowland areas over higher altitudes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whistlers and allies Genus
Typical whistlers Species
Samoan Whistler