Sulphur-bellied Whistler
NameSulphur-bellied Whistler
Common NameSulphur-bellied Whistler
Scientific NamePachycephala sulfuriventer
FamilyPachycephalidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are dull olive-brown. The throat and upper breast are whitish to pale greyish-brown, sharply contrasting with the vibrant sulphur-yellow lower breast, belly, and undertail coverts. The bill is dark, and the legs are grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of clear, ringing whistles, often with a rising inflection, which may sometimes conclude with a distinctive whip-like crack.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and some adjacent smaller islands.
Identifying FeaturesBright sulphur-yellow belly, Dull olive-brown upperparts, Whitish throat contrasting with yellow belly, Dark bill, Found in montane forests of Sulawesi
Description
The Sulphur-bellied Whistler is a small passerine endemic to Sulawesi, characterized by its dull olive-brown upperparts and striking bright yellow underparts. It typically forages for insects in the understory and mid-story of montane forests, often moving deliberately through the foliage.
