Bornean Whistler vs Black-chinned Whistler
Pachycephala hypoxantha compared with Pachycephala mentalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Whistler | Black-chinned Whistler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachycephala hypoxantha | Pachycephala mentalis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pachycephalidae | Pachycephalidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.7 cm (6.6 in) | 17.7 cm (7.0 in) |
| Weight | 20.5 g (0.72 oz) | 26.0 g (0.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bornean Whistler
Least Concern
Black-chinned Whistler
About These Birds
Black-chinned Whistler
The Black-chinned Whistler is a medium-sized whistler of forest canopy in the Moluccas and surrounding islands of eastern Indonesia, with males showing grey upperparts and a distinctive black chin and throat band contrasting with yellow underparts. It inhabits primary and tall secondary tropical forests. It feeds on insects, small lizards, and berries, and is known for its loud, melodious whistling calls.