Pachycephala pectoralis

Golden Whistler at Canberra Central, ACT

Pachycephala pectoralis at Canberra Central, ACT - 1 Jun 2016 12:00 AM
Pachycephala pectoralis at Canberra Central, ACT - 1 Jun 2016 12:00 AM
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Identification history

Pachycephala pectoralis 1 Jun 2016 ArcherCallaway
Microeca fascinans 1 Jun 2016 petersan

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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

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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
  • 806 images trained Machine learning
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