Mangrove Whistler
NameMangrove Whistler
Common NameMangrove Whistler
Scientific NamePachycephala cinerea
FamilyPachycephalidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsAdults have a grey head and nape, brownish-grey upperparts, and a pale throat with whitish underparts, sometimes showing a faint yellowish wash on the belly. The bill is dark and the legs are grey.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, ringing whistles, often starting slowly and accelerating into a more complex, melodious phrase. It also produces harsh churring calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, ranging from Myanmar and Thailand through Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesPlain grey head, Brownish upperparts, Whitish underparts, Dark bill, Prefers mangrove habitats, Distinctive whistling calls
Description
This medium-sized whistler has a rather plain appearance with a grey head, brownish upperparts, and whitish underparts. It typically forages in the mid-canopy of mangrove forests, often solitary or in pairs, searching for insects.
