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)
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 Kinabalu Park
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Temminck's Sunbird
Aethopyga temminckii
Mountain Leaf Warbler
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Chestnut-crested Yuhina
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Bornean Whistling-Thrush
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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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bornean Whistler in Kinabalu Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Bornean Whistler sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 1,934 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bornean Whistler in Kinabalu Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Bornean Whistler in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.