
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
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
- Raja Sikatuna National ParkPhilippines319 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines197 records
- Lake HolonPhilippines194 records
More places
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines184 records
- Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines176 records
- Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve – TrailPhilippines141 records
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines115 records
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Del Monte LodgePhilippines94 records
- Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines92 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines83 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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
Olive WhistlerPachycephala olivacea
Red-lored WhistlerPachycephala rufogularis
Gilbert's WhistlerPachycephala inornata
Mangrove WhistlerPachycephala cinerea
Green-backed WhistlerPachycephala albiventris
White-vented WhistlerPachycephala homeyeri
Island WhistlerPachycephala phaionota
Biak WhistlerPachycephala melanorhyncha
Rusty WhistlerPachycephala hyperythra
Brown-backed WhistlerPachycephala modesta
Sulphur-vented WhistlerPachycephala sulfuriventer
Bornean WhistlerPachycephala hypoxantha
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In other languages
- EnglishYellow-bellied Whistler
- 简体中文黄腹啸鹟
- 繁體中文黃腹嘯鶲
- 日本語フィリピンモズヒタキ
- DeutschPhilippinendickkopf
- FrançaisSiffleur des Philippines
- EspañolSilbador filipino
- Portuguêsassobiadeira-de-barriga-amarela
- ItalianoZufolatore panciagialla
- NederlandsFilipijnse Fluiter
- РусскийФилиппинский свистун
- Svenskagulbukig visslare
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