Regent Whistler
Pachycephala schlegelii
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
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. The bird is known to carry batrachotoxin in its plumage.
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Regent 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.
