Banded Whiteface
Aphelocephala nigricincta
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyAcanthizidae (Thornbills and Allies)
- GenusAphelocephala (Whitefaces)
- SpeciesAphelocephala nigricincta (Banded Whiteface)
About the Banded Whiteface
The banded whiteface (Aphelocephala nigricincta) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to dryer regions of Australia. The ornithologist Alfred John North described the banded whiteface as Xerophila nigricincta in 1895, from specimens collected at Missionary Plains, Northern Territory. Harry Church Oberholser pointed out that this genus name was invalid as it had been given to a genus of mollusc, hence it gained its current name Aphelocephala nigricincta in 1899.
The adult banded whiteface is around 10 cm (4 in) long. The upper parts of the body and head are greyish brown. The face has a white mask bordered by a darker band which runs vertically across the region of the eyes. The upper breast is pale blue-grey and the underparts white, separated by a prominent black band across the breast. There are red-brown patches on the flanks. The bill and legs are black and the eyes are white. The plumage of male and female are alike and juveniles are duller.
Like the other birds in its genus, the banded whiteface hops over open ground in pairs or small groups foraging for seeds and insects. Nesting takes place in winter from July to... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Banded Whiteface in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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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 | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Banded Whiteface in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Banded Whiteface sighting in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Banded Whiteface in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Banded Whiteface in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in our monthly data.