Bare-throated Whistler
NameBare-throated Whistler
Common NameBare-throated Whistler
Scientific NamePachycephala nudigula
FamilyPachycephalidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy black head, a prominent bare red throat patch, and bright olive-green upperparts and underparts. The tail is blackish. Females are similar but often duller, with a less prominent or absent red throat patch.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, clear, ringing whistles, often described as whip-crack-like or resembling a whipbird's call. The bird in the image is captured mid-call with its beak wide open.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Timor, found in both Indonesia (West Timor) and Timor-Leste.
Identifying Featuresblack head, bare red throat patch, olive-green body plumage, loud whistling call
Description
This medium-sized passerine is characterized by its striking black head and a distinctive bare red throat patch. Its body is predominantly olive-green, contrasting with a dark tail. It is known for its loud, clear whistling calls, often heard in the dense undergrowth of montane forests.
