Gilbert's Whistler
NameGilbert's Whistler
Common NameGilbert's Whistler
Scientific NamePachycephala inornata
FamilyPachycephalidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsBoth sexes have plain grey-brown upperparts and paler greyish-white underparts, with buffy flanks. The most prominent feature is the bright rufous-orange throat and upper breast, contrasting with a grey head and dark eye. The bill is dark and relatively stout.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its mournful, descending whistle, often rendered as "wee-ooo" or "pee-ooo," which can sometimes be followed by a sharp, whip-like crack. It also produces churring or chattering notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Australia, its range extends across inland regions of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange throat and upper breast, Plain grey-brown plumage, Mournful descending whistle call, Dark, stout bill, Found in mallee and acacia woodlands
Description
This medium-sized Australian whistler is characterized by its plain grey-brown plumage and a distinctive rufous-orange throat and upper breast. It is typically a shy bird, often found foraging for insects in the understory of mallee and acacia woodlands.
