New Caledonian Whistler

The species is a medium sized whistler, around 14–16 cm in length and weighing 18-25 g. The plumage of the male is dark slate-grey crown, face and nape, a white throat, yellow belly and rump and olive back and wings with a thin black line between the throat and belly. The female is duller than the male with a buff belly and rump, no line between the throat and belly, and an olive-brown head, back and wings. The legs of the male are dark brown, those of the female are lighter brown.

The New Caledonian Whistler is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The New Caledonian Whistler (Pachycephala caledonica) is a species of passerine bird in the whistler family Pachycephalidae. The species is part of the Golden Whistler superspecies and is often regarded as simply a subspecies of that species. Alternatively it may be closely related to the Golden Whistlers of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands but not the larger Golden Whistler complex. The species is endemic to New Caledonia, being found on Grande Terre and the Île des Pins. More

New Caledonian Whistler (Pachycephala caledonica): Fairly common in the forests of Rivi More

New Caledonian Whistler (Pachycephala caledonica) E: Fairly common in forest at RB, also seen at Mt. Koghi. A distinctive forest species. Grey Fantail (Rhipidura fuliginosa): I only saw this on the Isle of Pines, though it is meant to be on the mainland too. Streaked Fantail (Rhipidura spilodera) NE: Quite common at RB and on Lifou. New Caledonian Flycatcher (Myiagra caledonica) E: Uncommon in forest at RB and Mt. Koghi, it has typical harsh Myiagra scold. More

NEW CALEDONIAN WHISTLER - Seen on both visits to Riviere Bleu, but only Wednesday on Mt Koghi Gray Fantail - Common at Riviere Bleu, but only seen Wednesday at Mt. Koghi; also seen Saturday while driving. STREAKED FANTAIL (NE) - Common everywhere, including Lifou NEW CALEDONIAN / MELANESIAN FLYCATCHER (NE) - Seen on 2 Mt Koghi visits and at Riviere Bleu next to the admission booth. More