Rufous Whistler
Rufous Whistler
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The Rufous Whistler is a common and widespread songbird across Australia, New Guinea, and parts of Southeast Asia, known for its rich and varied vocalizations. Males are strikingly patterned with rufous underparts.
Where to spot
Found in a wide variety of wooded and forested habitats, from arid scrub to rainforest edges, across Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea, and islands to the west.
How to spot
Males have a black head, white throat, black breast band, and rufous underparts. Females are duller, often brown and streaky. Listen for its loud, clear, and often explosive whistling song, frequently heard in its habitat.
When to spot
Year-round resident in northern parts of its range, migratory in southern Australia (breeding in spring/summer). Most vocal during the breeding season, but active throughout the day.
Where to spot
Found in a wide variety of wooded and forested habitats, from arid scrub to rainforest edges, across Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea, and islands to the west.
How to spot
Males have a black head, white throat, black breast band, and rufous underparts. Females are duller, often brown and streaky. Listen for its loud, clear, and often explosive whistling song, frequently heard in its habitat.
When to spot
Year-round resident in northern parts of its range, migratory in southern Australia (breeding in spring/summer). Most vocal during the breeding season, but active throughout the day.
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Credits:
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Its extensive repertoire of calls includes a distinctive 'e-chong!' phrase, as well as a range of whistles, churring sounds, and mimicry of other bird calls.
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