Western Whipbird

Psophodes nigrogularis Gould, 1844

21–25 cmLength44 gWeight

The western whipbird (Psophodes nigrogularis) is a passerine bird found in several scattered populations in Southwest Australia.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The western whipbird (Psophodes nigrogularis) is a passerine bird found in several scattered populations in Southwest Australia. It is predominantly olive green in colour. The western whipbird has sometimes been split into two species: the black-throated whipbird and the white-bellied whipbird.

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Questions

How big is the Western Whipbird?

The Western Whipbird is about 21–25 cm long and weighs around 44 g.

Where does the Western Whipbird live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: far southwestern Australia, coastal south-central South Australia (south-central Australia) and Kangaroo Island (off southeastern South Australia; south-central Australia).

Is the Western Whipbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Western Whipbird as Least Concern.

What does the Western Whipbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Western Whipbird in?

It belongs to the family Whipbirds (Psophodidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length: 21–25 cm
Weight: 44 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Active on the ground
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 80 mm
Tail: 116 mm
Bill: 23 mm
Tarsus: 28 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: far southwestern Australia, coastal south-central South Australia (south-central Australia) and Kangaroo Island (off southeastern South Australia; south-central Australia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2