Bird guideRufous Whistler

Breeding in monogamous pairs, both males and females incubate their eggs and care for their young.

⚠️Not listed
🍃Indigenous: Mulindjal, Nyuritj

At a glance

FamilyWhistlers and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatInhabits drier woodland and shrubland.
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.

Sounds

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Recorded by Zebedee Muller

Range map

Range map

13298visible hotspots
419389visible records
5states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence

Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.

Species notes

Overview

Male pale gray above, pale orange below, with a bold white throat bordered in back. Female and immature are grayish above, pale below with extensive streaking that fades at buffy lower belly. Inhabits drier woodland and shrubland. Loud whistling song, given by both sexes.

Behavior

Predominantly a reddish-brown and grey bird, it makes up for its subdued plumage with its song-making ability. Like many other members of the Pachycephalidae , it has a variety of musical calls.

Regional timing

Western Australia
Peak: April to November38,553 records
New South Wales
Peak: October to November107,111 records
Queensland
Peak: April to October134,858 records
Northern Territory
Peak: June to October23,258 records
South Australia
Peak: September to November8,646 records
Victoria
Peak: October to January85,768 records
Tasmania
Peak: October to December14 records
Australian Capital Territory
Peak: January20,145 records
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