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Samoan whistler

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The Samoan whistler (Pachycephala flavifrons), also known as the yellow-fronted whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Samoa, where found in forest, plantations and gardens.

Taxonomy

The Samoan whistler was originally described in the genus Eopsaltria. It has been previously considered a subspecies of the Australian golden whistler, Pachycephala pectoralis, as P. pectoralis flavifrons.

Description

The Samoan whistler resembles the Australian golden whistler, but the male has blacker upperparts, yellow or white to the forehead, a dull black throat that is strongly mottled with yellow or white, and no black chest-band. The female resembles a duller version of the male with a pale grey throat.

References

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Pachycephala flavifrons". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22705507A94021758. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22705507A94021758.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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Samoan whistler: Brief Summary

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The Samoan whistler (Pachycephala flavifrons), also known as the yellow-fronted whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Samoa, where found in forest, plantations and gardens.

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