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Golden Whistler (male)

Pachycephala pectoralis

Photo by CharliePrice
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Adult male Golden Whistler is bright yellow on the underside, olive-green on the back and wings, and black on the head with a bright yellow collar. The throat is white, separated from the yellow chest by a broad black band. The bill and legs are black.

Habitat:

found in almost any wooded habitat, from rainforest to mallee, but prefers the denser areas. Occasionally it visits parks and orchards.Sedentary; some altitudinal migration to lower areas in winter.

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Comments (2)

Your photos are beautiful! The yellow in the bird really stands out against the grays and browns of the background.
How gorgeous. Beautiful photos too.

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