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Rufous Whistler

Pachycephala rufiventris

Least Concern
Wingspan
18.5 cm
Weight
20.7 g
Family
Pachycephalidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 18.5 cm 7.3 in
Weight 20.7 g 0.73 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-16 days. Fledging: 10-12 days.

Clutch Size

2-3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Pachycephalidae
Genus Pachycephala
Species Pachycephala rufiventris

Distribution

Rufous Whistler has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rufous Whistler endangered?
The Rufous Whistler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous Whistler nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-16 days. Fledging: 10-12 days.
How big is the Rufous Whistler?
The Rufous Whistler has a wingspan of 18.5 cm, weight of 20.7 g.
What order and family does the Rufous Whistler belong to?
The Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pachycephalidae.

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