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Rufous Whistler (Female)

Pachycephala rufiventris

Description:

The Rufous Whistler is a stocky bird with a large head, short stubby bill and a narrow, relatively long tail with a square or slightly forked tip. The sexes differ, with the male dark-grey above with a white throat, black breast and a reddish underbody. Many males also have a black face mask (except in northern subspecies). Females are dull grey to brown, with streaked underparts. Young birds are much redder than adults and have heavily streaked underparts.

Habitat:

The Rufous Whistler mainly eats insects, and sometimes seeds, fruit or leaves. It usually forages at higher levels than other whistlers, and rarely is seen on the ground.

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2 Comments

Christiane
Christiane 8 years ago

Thanks triggsturner. I think you are right.. :)

triggsturner
triggsturner 8 years ago

Hi Christiane, thinking this might be a Whistler - maybe Rufous- female? Just a guess but may help.

Christiane
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Christiane

Spotted on Nov 11, 2015
Submitted on Nov 23, 2015

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