Drab Whistler
A species of Typical whistlers Scientific name : Pachycephala griseonota Genus : Typical whistlers
Drab Whistler, A species of Typical whistlers
Botanical name: Pachycephala griseonota
Genus: Typical whistlers
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson Description
The drab whistler (Pachycephala griseonota) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found in the Maluku Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
16 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Drab Whistler, primarily insectivorous, forages from understorey to canopy, often joining mixed-species flocks. Exhibits a varied insect diet and unique feeding behaviors.
Habitat
The habitat of drab Whistler encompasses primary and tall secondary forests, where they avoid the densest areas. They also inhabit dry forests, areas affected by selective logging, various scrubs, and lightly wooded agricultural land. Drab Whistler typically resides in lowland and hilly regions across broader geographical zones, including secondary growth regions and some disturbed habitats. They are not found in mangrove ecosystems and are generally absent from coastal regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whistlers and allies Genus
Typical whistlers Species
Drab Whistler