Bornean Whistler
Pachycephala hypoxantha
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPachycephalidae (Whistlers and Allies)
- GenusPachycephala (Typical Whistlers)
- SpeciesPachycephala hypoxantha (Bornean Whistler)
1 Verified sightings at Danum Valley Conservation Area From 2019 to 2026
1,936 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Bornean Whistler
The Bornean whistler (Pachycephala hypoxantha) or Bornean mountain whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to the island of Borneo. Two subspecies are recognized: P. h. hypoxantha – (Sharpe, 1887): found on northern Borneo (Malaysia)
P. h. sarawacensis – Chasen, 1935: found in western Sarawak (Malaysia) Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bornean Whistler in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |