Brown-backed Whistler
A species of Typical whistlers Scientific name : Pachycephala modesta Genus : Typical whistlers
Brown-backed Whistler, A species of Typical whistlers
Botanical name: Pachycephala modesta
Genus: Typical whistlers
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson
Description
The brown-backed whistler (Pachycephala modesta) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae endemic to New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Brown-backed Whistler primarily feeds on insects and occasionally consumes fruits. It typically forages in the canopy and middle storey, gleaning prey from various branches and foliage, with rare instances of sallying to capture food.
Habitat
The habitat of brown-backed Whistler primarily encompasses forests and ecologically disturbed zones. These birds are adaptable to a variety of arboreal environments, often being spotted in regions with small trees interspersed within alpine grasslands. Their presence is generally noted in biomes representative of higher montane vegetation zones.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Don Roberson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whistlers and allies Genus
Typical whistlers Species
Brown-backed Whistler