Rufous Whistler

It was originally described as Sylvia rufiventris by ornithologist John Latham in 1802., and later considered a member of Laniarius before being described in the genus Pachycephala.

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

Rufous Whistler in a tree. Rufous Whistler in a tree. Photo: K Vang and W Dabrowka / Bird Explorers © K Vang and W Dabrowka / Bird Explorers Rufous Whistler, male. Rufous Whistler, male. More

The Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) is a species of whistler found in New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, and throughout Australia (with the exception of Tasmania). Predominantly a reddish-brown and grey bird, it makes up for its subdued plumage with its song-making ability. Like many other members of the Pachycephalidae, it is has a variety of musical calls. More

A fact from Rufous Whistler appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know? column on 27 June 2007. The text of the entry was as follows: "Did you know * ...that Rufous Whistler birds, unlike all other Whistler birds, never forage on the ground but high up in trees or other high places?" Wikipedia * Gotta run. More

Identification: The male rufous whistler has a grey head and back, white throat and rufous underbody. There is a black band on the chest. Females have a grey body with the underbody being buff, streaked with brown. Call/Song: A succession of musical notes comprises this bird's call. During breedin periods, a loud and tuneful song resembling pee-pee-pee or joey-joey-joey-eeee- chong may be heard. More

These photos of the Female Rufous Whistler were taken on an earlier trip to Mullens Wader Roost. Posted by Neil at 4:31 PM Labels: Rufous Whistler 14 comments: mick said... More

Rufous Whistler ( Pachycephala rufiventris ) Rufous Whistler Female. Photo by Graham Stephinson Rufous Whistler Immature male. More

Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) singing in tree at Rush Creek (near Brisbane) South-East Queensland, September 1998. Filmed with a Canon EX1 Hi8 (Analogue) Video-Camera. Male Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) singing in tree at Rush Creek (near Brisbane) South-East Queensland, September 1998. Filmed ...all » Male Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) singing in tree at Rush Creek (near Brisbane) South-East Queensland, September 1998. Filmed with a Canon EX1 Hi8 (Analogue) Video-Camera.« Download video - iPod/PSPDownload is starting. Save file to your computer. More

Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) Filmed at Kobble Creek, SE Queensland, Australia April 2007 using Sony HDR-HC3 Handycam & Leica ...all » Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) Filmed at Kobble Creek, SE Queensland, Australia April 2007 using Sony HDR-HC3 Handycam & Leica APO 177 'scope.« Download video - iPod/PSPDownload is starting. Save file to your computer. If the download does not start automatically, right-click this link and choose "Save As". How to get videos onto the iPod or PSP. More

The rufous whistler is similar, except that the female builds the nest. In shrike-tits, the female does most nest construction and incubation, and both adults care for young; additional birds serve as helpers at the nest. Helpers are also known for the whitehead (Mohoua albicilla), in which the female builds the nest. Incubation may be by both parents at some nests or by the female at others. The latter tend to be nests with helpers. More

The Rufous Whistler has a variety of musical calls which consist of a lengthy series of ringing notes. Habitat The Rufous Whistler can be found in forested areas, woodland and shrubland, but also in gardens and farmland. It migrates seasonally, moving south in the spring and north in the autumn. Feeding While Rufous Whistlers primarily feed on insects, they also eat seeds, fruit and occasionally, leaves and grasses. More

In the years 2004-2006 we have seen Rufous Whistlers occasionally in Jack's Creek State Forest, 25 km south of Narrabri, New South Wales. In 2005 we had two resident Rufous Whistlers. One had declared the trees of the property where we lived its territory, the competition sat just 100 m south, on the edge of Jack's Creek State Forest. The audience was pleased with the ensuing song contest... Previously seen only in summertime, but then again in June and August of 2006. More

Rufous Whistler ( Pachycephala rufiventris ) = Rufous Whistler | Pachycephala rufiventris photo Male Rufous Whistler. Image by Julian Robinson - Some rights reserved. Rufous Whistler | Pachycephala rufiventris photo Female Rufous Whistler displaying for mate. Image by Julian Robinson - Some rights reserved. Rufous Whistler | Pachycephala rufiventris photo Female Rufous Whistler. Image by Julian Robinson - Some rights reserved. More

Found a pair of Rufous Whistlers at the railway dam this afternoon this is the Male Shot taken in Narrogin Western Australia with the Fuji S100FS. Rufous Whistler belongs to the following groups: I LOVE BIRDS !, All That is Nature (Photography Only / 4 per 24 hrs), Australia! You're Standing In it.... More

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A Rufous Whistler in the garden - 2 Comments »Monday July 27th, 2009 Rufous Whistler (juvenile) Rufous Whistler (juvenile) Over the last few days we have been enjoying the beautiful song of a Rufous Whistler in our garden. The whistlers are aptly named - their songs would be amongst the most beautiful in all of the Australian birds. I enjoy hearing this species calling just outside my ofice window at home. More

Over recent months we have had several visits from Rufous Whistlers in our garden. The most frequent of these has been a juvenile male. In the photo above one can see the streaking on the front indicating a young bird. The next photo shows the back of a juvenile with more definite marking. This could well be the same bird because the photo was taken a few weeks later. More