Rusty Whistler

Pachycephala hyperythra

LCLeast Concern

Family: Whistlers and Allies (Pachycephalidae)
Order: Passeriformes

Overview

The rusty whistler (Pachycephala hyperythra) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to lowland mountain areas of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Range and habitat

Continents

Asia
Oceania

Countries

Indonesia
Papua New Guinea

Sources and further reading

Wikipedia: Rusty 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.