White-breasted Whistler
A species of Typical whistlers Scientific name : Pachycephala lanioides Genus : Typical whistlers
White-breasted Whistler, A species of Typical whistlers
Botanical name: Pachycephala lanioides
Genus: Typical whistlers
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Description
Description
The white-breasted whistler (Pachycephala lanioides) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
White-breasted Whistler primarily consumes invertebrates like insects, crustaceans, and molluscs. They forage on the ground, mangroves, and foliage, extracting prey from crevices and cracking open shells with their bills.
Habitat
The white-breasted Whistler typically resides in dense mangrove ecosystems and occasionally inhabits the adjoining gallery monsoon forests. These environments are characterized by their lush, woody vegetation and proximity to coastlines or tidal areas, offering a rich mosaic of resources for the species.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whistlers and allies Genus
Typical whistlers Species
White-breasted Whistler