Biak Whistler vs Bare-throated Whistler
Pachycephala melanorhyncha compared with Pachycephala nudigula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Biak Whistler | Bare-throated Whistler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachycephala melanorhyncha | Pachycephala nudigula |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pachycephalidae | Pachycephalidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 37.0 g (1.31 oz) | 34.5 g (1.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Biak Whistler
Least Concern
Bare-throated Whistler
About These Birds
Biak Whistler
The Biak Whistler is a whistler endemic to Biak and Numfoor islands in West Papua, Indonesia. It has the robust build and strong bill typical of whistlers in the Pachycephala genus. It inhabits forest canopy and edges, feeding on large insects and small vertebrates, and produces loud, melodious whistling calls.
Bare-throated Whistler
The Bare-throated Whistler is a whistler of the family Pachycephalidae found in forest and scrub on the islands of Lombok, Sumbawa, and Flores in Indonesia. Weighing about 34.5g with a wingspan of 19.9cm, it is distinguished by a patch of bare skin on its throat. It forages through foliage in the forest mid-story, gleaning insects and small prey.