Black-chinned Whistler vs Bare-throated Whistler
Pachycephala mentalis compared with Pachycephala nudigula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-chinned Whistler | Bare-throated Whistler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachycephala mentalis | Pachycephala nudigula |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Pachycephalidae | Pachycephalidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 17.7 cm (7.0 in) | 19.9 cm (7.8 in) |
| Weight | 26.0 g (0.92 oz) | 34.5 g (1.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Black-chinned Whistler
Bare-throated 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.
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.