Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Pachycephala Higher classification Pachycephala | Phylum Chordata Family Pachycephalidae Scientific name Pachycephala monacha Rank Species | |
Similar White‑bellied whistler, Pachycephala, Tongan whistler, Island whistler, White‑vented whistler | ||
The black-headed whistler (Pachycephala monacha) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found on the Aru Islands and New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy and systematics
Some authorities have considered the black-headed whistler to be a subspecies of the rufous whistler.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:
References
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