Pachycephala pectoralis
Golden Whistler at Canberra Central, ACT
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| Pachycephala pectoralis | ArcherCallaway | 1 Jun 2016 | |
| Microeca fascinans | petersan | 1 Jun 2016 |
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2 Jun 2016
Often regarded as the most commonly asked about bird in Canberra. This individual is an immature based off the distinct rufous on its wings- not found on adult females, which are slightly harder. A paler throat compared to its face is a helpful way of distinguishing whistlers from other species
Location information
- Coordinates 149.176102-35.251454
- Places Canberra Central, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 1 Jun 2016 12:00 AM Recorded on
- petersan Recorded by
Collections
- petersan Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Pachycephala pectoralis Intermediate size Other Birds Birds
Species information
- Pachycephala pectoralis Scientific name
- Golden Whistler Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1341.8m Recorded at altitude
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
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