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Black-tailed Whistler
Pachycephala melanura
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.6 cm
Weight
23.25 g
Family
Pachycephalidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Black-tailed Whistler (Pachycephala melanura) is a bird species in the family Pachycephalidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.6 cm and a weight of 23.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.6 cm | 6.5 in |
| Weight | 23.25 g | 0.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Pachycephalidae |
| Genus | Pachycephala |
| Species | Pachycephala melanura |
Distribution
Black-tailed Whistler has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-tailed Whistler endangered?
The Black-tailed Whistler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-tailed Whistler nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-tailed Whistler?
The Black-tailed Whistler has a wingspan of 16.6 cm, weight of 23.25 g.
What order and family does the Black-tailed Whistler belong to?
The Black-tailed Whistler (Pachycephala melanura) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pachycephalidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Pachycephalidae family
Babar Whistler
Pachycephala sharpei
Not Evaluated
Baliem Whistler
Pachycephala balim
Not Evaluated
Bare-throated Whistler
Pachycephala nudigula
Least Concern
Biak Whistler
Pachycephala melanorhyncha
Not Evaluated
Bismarck Whistler
Pachycephala citreogaster
Not Evaluated
Black-chinned Whistler
Pachycephala mentalis
Least Concern
Black-headed Whistler
Pachycephala monacha
Least Concern
Black Pitohui
Melanorectes nigrescens
Least Concern