Grey Whistler
A species of Typical whistlers Scientific name : Pachycephala simplex Genus : Typical whistlers
Grey Whistler, A species of Typical whistlers
Botanical name: Pachycephala simplex
Genus: Typical whistlers
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Description
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Description
The grey whistler (Pachycephala simplex) or brown whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found in northern Australia and New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Grey Whistler primarily consumes insects and spiders, occasionally seeds. It forages from the understory to the canopy, utilizing foliage, branches, and vines. Grey Whistler employs gleaning and flutter-gleaning for capturing prey, and joins mixed-species flocks for feeding.
Habitat
Grey Whistler typically resides in lush environments, favoring tall and monsoon rainforests, as well as drier vine forests. They are commonly found on the peripheries of these areas and in regenerating growth. Additionally, they inhabit adjacent open forests and are known to occupy mangrove ecosystems.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Whistlers and allies Genus
Typical whistlers Species
Grey Whistler