Yellow-bellied Whistler
A species of Typical whistlers Scientific name : Pachycephala philippinensis Genus : Typical whistlers
Yellow-bellied Whistler, A species of Typical whistlers
Botanical name: Pachycephala philippinensis
Genus: Typical whistlers
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Description
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Description
The yellow-bellied whistler (Pachycephala philippinensis), or Philippine whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae that is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
16 cm
Feeding Habits
Yellow-bellied Whistler primarily consumes insects, foraging from understorey to canopy, often joining mixed-species flocks.
Habitat
The yellow-bellied Whistler is typically found in forested habitats, where it occupies lush, dense vegetation from lowlands to the higher forested regions, avoiding open and arid areas. These birds gravitate towards environments that offer ample coverage and a rich biodiversity of plant life, which provides them with the necessary resources for foraging, nesting, and protection.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whistlers and allies Genus
Typical whistlers Species
Yellow-bellied Whistler