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Brown-backed Whistler
Pachycephala modesta
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.9 cm
Weight
18.533333333333335 g
Family
Pachycephalidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.9 cm | 6.7 in |
| Weight | 18.533333333333335 g | 0.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Pachycephalidae |
| Genus | Pachycephala |
| Species | Pachycephala modesta |
Distribution
Brown-backed Whistler has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Brown-backed Whistler endangered?
The Brown-backed Whistler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Brown-backed Whistler?
The Brown-backed Whistler has a wingspan of 16.9 cm, weight of 18.533333333333335 g.
What order and family does the Brown-backed Whistler belong to?
The Brown-backed Whistler (Pachycephala modesta) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pachycephalidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Pachycephalidae family
Babar Whistler
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Not Evaluated
Baliem Whistler
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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