Australian Golden Whistler

Pachycephala pectoralis (Latham, 1801)

30 gWeight

The Australian golden whistler (Pachycephala pectoralis) or golden whistler, is a species of passerine bird in the family Pachycephalidae.

Busiest months: April–October · Most records: Australia, Norfolk Island

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Australian Golden Whistler has been recorded at 194 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

O'Reilly's Rainforest RetreatAustralia2,173 records
Oxley Creek CommonAustralia1,581 records
Kumbartcho SanctuaryAustralia1,475 records

More places

Gold Creek ReservoirAustralia1,388 records
Royal ParkAustralia1,223 records
Shepherds BushAustralia1,085 records
Australian National Botanic GardensAustralia1,061 records
Banyule Flats ReserveAustralia1,019 records
Jerrara DamAustralia996 records
Lake Samsonvale – Golds Scrub LaneAustralia987 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia Norfolk Island

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Australian golden whistler (Pachycephala pectoralis) or golden whistler, is a species of passerine bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is found in forest, woodland, mallee, mangrove and scrub in Australia (except the interior and most of the north). Most populations are resident, but some in south-eastern Australia migrate north during the winter.

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Questions

How big is the Australian Golden Whistler?

The Australian Golden Whistler weighs around 30 g.

Where does the Australian Golden Whistler live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: eastern Australia, Tasmania, and Lord Howe and Norfolk islands (east of Australia). It is most often recorded in Australia and Norfolk Island.