The Philippine Whistler is a varied and widespread songbird found across the Philippine archipelago. It shows considerable plumage variation across different islands, reflecting its evolutionary history.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Philippine islands, inhabiting a variety of forest types from lowland to montane, including primary and secondary growth.
How to spot
Plumage varies significantly; look for a combination of olive-green upperparts, pale to yellowish underparts, and sometimes a darker head or throat. Listen for its strong, clear, and melodious whistling calls, typical of the whistler family.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most vocal during the breeding season, but can be heard throughout the year, especially at dawn and dusk.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Philippine islands, inhabiting a variety of forest types from lowland to montane, including primary and secondary growth.
How to spot
Plumage varies significantly; look for a combination of olive-green upperparts, pale to yellowish underparts, and sometimes a darker head or throat. Listen for its strong, clear, and melodious whistling calls, typical of the whistler family.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most vocal during the breeding season, but can be heard throughout the year, especially at dawn and dusk.
Its numerous subspecies throughout the islands offer a fascinating case study in adaptive radiation and local endemism within a single species complex.
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