Black-headed whistler
The black-headed whistler (Pachycephala monacha) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found on the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Black-headed whistler | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Pachycephalidae |
Genus: | Pachycephala |
Species: | P. monacha |
Binomial name | |
Pachycephala monacha Gray, GR, 1858 | |
Subspecies | |
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Synonyms | |
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Taxonomy and systematics
Some authorities have considered the black-headed whistler to be a subspecies of the rufous whistler.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:[2]
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References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Pachycephala monacha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22705531A94023168. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22705531A94023168.en.
- "Whiteheads, sitellas & whistlers « IOC World Bird List". www.worldbirdnames.org. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
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