Yellow-bellied Whistler (Pachycephala philippinensis)
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Yellow-bellied Whistler

Pachycephala philippinensis (Walden, 1872)

22 gWeight

The yellow-bellied whistler (Pachycephala philippinensis), or Philippine whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae that is endemic to the Philippines.

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines

Yellow-bellied Whistler has been recorded at 27 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines319 records
  2. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines197 records
  3. Lake HolonPhilippines194 records
More places
  1. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines184 records
  2. Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines176 records
  3. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines141 records
  4. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines115 records
  5. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines94 records
  6. Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines92 records
  7. Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines83 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Philippines

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 yellow-bellied whistler (Pachycephala philippinensis), or Philippine whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae that is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forest and the lower reaches tropical moist montane forest.

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Questions

How big is the Yellow-bellied Whistler?

The Yellow-bellied Whistler weighs around 22 g.

Where does the Yellow-bellied Whistler live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group, Mindoro, West Visayas and Sulu Archipelago). It is most often recorded in Philippines.

When is the best time to see the Yellow-bellied Whistler?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Yellow-bellied Whistler endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Yellow-bellied Whistler as Least Concern.

What does the Yellow-bellied Whistler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Yellow-bellied Whistler in?

It belongs to the family Whistlers & Allies (Pachycephalidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
22 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
82 mm
Tail
62 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group, Mindoro, West Visayas and Sulu Archipelago)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Whistlers & Allies Pachycephalidae
Genus
Pachycephala

Other birds in the genus Pachycephala

Yellow-bellied Whistler

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