Drab Whistler
NameDrab Whistler
Common NameDrab Whistler
Scientific NamePachycephala griseiceps
FamilyPachycephalidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-grey to brownish-grey, with slightly paler, often yellowish-washed underparts. The throat is typically whitish, and some individuals may show a faint pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, whistled notes, often described as a 'wee-choo' or 'wee-chip', and can also produce more complex, melodious whistles.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java), Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresdull olive-grey plumage, whitish throat, small to medium size, active foraging behavior, whistled calls
Description
The Drab Whistler is a small to medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its generally dull olive-grey plumage. It is an active forager, typically found in the understory and mid-canopy of tropical forests, often alone or in mixed-species flocks.
