Island Whistler
Pachycephala phaionota
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The island whistler (Pachycephala phaionota) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae native to the Moluccas and islands of Western New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
The island whistler was originally described in the genus Myiolestes (a synonym for Colluricincla).
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Range and habitat
Moluccas including Kai Islands, Aru Islands, and Raja Ampat Islands (off western New Guinea).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Island whistler
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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