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Baliem Whistler
Pachycephala balim
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Not Evaluated
Family
Pachycephalidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Baliem Whistler is a passerine found in the highland forests of the Baliem Valley in New Guinea, belonging to the family Pachycephalidae. It inhabits montane forest and forest edges in its restricted range. Like other whistlers it is known for its powerful, melodious song and forages for insects and small invertebrates.
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Pachycephalidae |
| Genus | Pachycephala |
| Species | Pachycephala balim |
Distribution
Baliem Whistler has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Baliem Whistler nest?
Nest type: CP.
What order and family does the Baliem Whistler belong to?
The Baliem Whistler (Pachycephala balim) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pachycephalidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Pachycephalidae family
Babar Whistler
Pachycephala sharpei
Not Evaluated
Bare-throated Whistler
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Least Concern
Biak Whistler
Pachycephala melanorhyncha
Not Evaluated
Bismarck Whistler
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Not Evaluated
Black-chinned Whistler
Pachycephala mentalis
Least Concern
Black-headed Whistler
Pachycephala monacha
Least Concern
Black Pitohui
Melanorectes nigrescens
Least Concern
Black-tailed Whistler
Pachycephala melanura
Least Concern