Mangrove Whistler
Pachycephala cinerea
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPachycephalidae (Whistlers and Allies)
- GenusPachycephala (Typical Whistlers)
- SpeciesPachycephala cinerea (Mangrove Whistler)
About the Mangrove Whistler
The mangrove whistler (Pachycephala cinerea) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae found in South-east Asia. Alternate names for the mangrove whistler include the grey thickhead and white-bellied whistler. The latter name should not be confused with the species of the same name, Pachycephala leucogastra. Formerly, both the green-backed and white-vented whistlers were considered to be subspecies of the mangrove whistler.
Two subspecies are recognized: P. c. cinerea – (Blyth, 1847): Found from northeastern India to Indochina and the Greater Sundas Palawan thickhead (P. c. plateni), or Palawan whistler – (Blasius, W, 1888): Originally described as a separate species. Found in Palawan (Philippines) Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mangrove Whistler in Way Kambas 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 | Sundarbans National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Bali Barat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 6 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mangrove Whistler in Way Kambas National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Mangrove Whistler sighting in Way Kambas National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mangrove Whistler in Way Kambas National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Mangrove Whistler in Way Kambas National Park in our monthly data.