Regent Whistler
A species of Typical whistlers Scientific name : Pachycephala schlegelii Genus : Typical whistlers
Regent Whistler, A species of Typical whistlers
Botanical name: Pachycephala schlegelii
Genus: Typical whistlers
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The regent whistler (Pachycephala schlegelii) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
17 cm
Feeding Habits
Regent Whistler primarily feeds on insects, occasionally consuming seeds. Regent Whistler adapts its foraging approach with altitude, navigating lower to mid-storeys at lower altitudes and shifting to the canopy and all storeys at higher elevations. Regent Whistler gleans prey from inner to outer foliage across various branches.
Habitat
The regent Whistler is typically found in forested environments, favoring forest edges as its primary habitat. It thrives within the broader geographical region of montane forests, often making its home in areas where it coexists with closely related species, albeit at different elevational niches. There is a noted sexual niche partitioning within its habitat, with males foraging higher in the forest canopy compared to females.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whistlers and allies Genus
Typical whistlers Species
Regent Whistler