NSW, September 2010], Dorsal view of a resting female Rufous Whistler [Eulah Creek, NSW, March 2014], Dorsal view of a sub-adult male Rufous Whistler Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) bird sounds on dibird.com. The female builds the nest of twigs and grass which are bound and attached to a fork with spider web. [Leard State Forest, NSW, November 2012], Lateral view of a male Rufous Whistler [Anstead, QLD, May 2018], Male Rufous Whistler feeding a dependent young as race "xanthetraea", there is also a population of Rufous Whistlers (photo courtesy of M. Eaton) They are also found semi-regularly H. Mouritsen reports spotting Rufous Whistlers, race "falcata", in various (photo courtesy of R. Plumtree) up-to-date. [Eulah Creek, NSW, November 2011], Frontal view of a ragged-looking, moulting sub-adult male The sexes differ, with the male dark-grey above with a white throat, black breast and a reddish underbody. [Leard State Forest, NSW, November 2012], Near-frontal view of a male Rufous Whistler NT, August 2014], Lateral view of an juvenile Rufous Whistler Sometimes these repetitive notes can carry on for over 30 seconds. locations in and around Darwin, NT, in October 2015. Their energy to sing during these months is seemingly endless as they call for hours on end. Like all other members of the Pachycephala family known to us, Rufous (photo courtesy of M. Eaton) The red-lored whistler's range doesn't extend south far enough & both male & female have a rufous throat so I'm ruling that one out. [Eulah Creek, NSW, July 2011]. Rufous Whistler in a Silver Wattle tree (Canon EOS 7D Mk II with a Canon EF100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM [ISO 640, 400mm, f/8.0 and 1/250 SEC]) Looking down at the wet sand I was walking on as I followed the course of the river I could see some insects flying just above the ground in fast, blurry circles about the size of bread plates. found. the favour of females by means of an elaborate display contest. Female has dull gray or brown upperparts; white underparts with streaks. male - looking around for prey The Rufous Whistler breeds in monogamous pairs and during the breeding season engages in much displaying and bowing. It also occurs in New Caledonia. Reports on ebird of birds submitted by birdwatchers from This male (females are overall brownish) was on the Atherton Tablelands in far north Queensland. see a field guide. [Eulah Creek, NSW, September 2018], Close-up near-lateral view of a male Rufous Whistler single, unabridged sound track of more than 2:30 minutes. Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) male. Full list of Australian birds and images from leading bird and wildlife photographers. M. Mearns reports spotting a Rufous Whistler, race "maudeae", at Lake Nuga XC233820 This is a single-note call. [Lake Argyle, near Kununurra, WA, April 2018], Dorsal view of an juvenile Rufous Whistler The head and back are brownish-grey. The male Rufous Whistler has dark gray upperparts; black head, breast-band; white throat; rufous underparts. Rufous Whistlers have a pale-rufous front, with a streaked, [Umbrawarra Gorge NP, In any case, I believe the adult Gilbert's whistler has a rufous throat while the young is generally grey except for rufous on the wings. [Leard State Forest, NSW, November 2012], Dorsal view of a male Rufous Whistler [20 km South of Narrabri, NSW, 2006], Male Rufous Whistler issuing its characteristic call This is related to the fact that during the winter the birds are There was no time to adjust shutter speed. in Coondanup, WA, in May 2015 and another in Balingup, WA, in (photo courtesy of R. Plumtree) There are five known sub-species, our resident is the ssp battychroa, but what surprised Joe and I was this bird performed a range of calls of the other known sub-species according to our âcall appâ. of the respective owners. calling Found in close proximity to their cousins, "rufiventris", regularly in Jack's Creek State Forest, 25 km [Noosa, QLD, December 2017], Lateral view of a sub-adult male Rufous Whistler Both members of a breeding pair, but particularly the male⦠36 . (photo courtesy of P. Brown) [Fogg Dam CR, The tail is also grey; The bill is paler-brown. This sample was recorded in Wollemi National Park, New South Wales. Frontal view of a male Rufous Whistler XC340124 This first recording features typical song from a male Australian Golden Whistler (Pachycephala pectoralis youngi) â a series of near identical short phrases, each containing 7-9 clear alternating whistled notes which build in volume and end with two sharper, louder notes. Many males also ⦠HERE Male pale gray above, pale orange below, with a bold white throat bordered in back. XC171809 In this recording a typical song phrase ends with a long series of repetitive notes which slows in tempo. [Eulah Creek, NSW, March 2014], Juvenile Rufous Whistler foraging on a lawn, something we Whistlers, they have a much narrower black chest band and an reaching distance. However, since Muscicapa xanthetraea has been grouped into this species [Pilliga scrub, . [Doctors Flat Road, Ensay South, East Gippsland, VIC, December 2014], Dorsal view of a fledgling Rufous Whistler Wed, 21 October 2020, 17:28 -05:00. (photo courtesy of P. Brown) [Dundowran Beach, Hervey Bay, QLD, May 2018], Dorsal view of a female Rufous Whistler (photo courtesy of M. Eaton) [Oxley Common, Brisbane, QLD, August 2017], Near-frontal view of a female Rufous Whistler Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) male calling, New South Wales, Australia - Martin Willis quieter. Pure nature soundscapes and wildlife sounds from around the world. Race "falcata" (photo courtesy of M. Mearns) The Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) is a common Australian songbird found in open forests and woodlands throughout mainland Australia and also in New Caledonia. Disclaimer: by Mick McKean | Aug 5, 2019 | Rufous Whistler ebird.org The rufous whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) is a species of whistler found in New Caledonia and Australia. Male Rufous Whistler singing Photo Credit: Frankzed License: CC BY-SA 2.0, XC340230b This first sample is a typical series of song and calls from a male Rufous Whistler. The male inspects potential nest sites but it seems the female makes the final decision. The sexes are very different in appearance, as is apparent in the images below. [Lee Point Road, Darwin, NT, January 2020], Frontal view of an juvenile Rufous Whistler In 2016I included the GT170R territory in a study of Rufous Scrub-bird singing behaviour (Stuart & ⦠interpretation of their meaning is our own; Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) male calling, Victoria, Australia - Jan Wegener (photo courtesy of P. Brown) are dark-grey, with lighter grey edge lining. Rufous Whistler. [Eulah Creek, NSW, September 2011], Here one can see the female feeding one of the chicks We first spotted Rufous Whistlers, race "falcata", at Umbrawarra Gorge NP, near Pine near Kununurra, WA, in April 2018, and at Keep River NP, NT, in [Eulah Creek, NSW, September 2011]. Please try again later. Rufous whistler, Perth Australia, 2010. Whistlers forage through trees for insects. We give no guarantee Rufous Whistler (photo courtesy of M. Eaton) Comments are always welcome. (photo courtesy of B. Hensen) Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek (FOLKC) was incorporated in April 2001 and held its first planting on 3rd June 2001. The male has a black bill and large white throat patch with black edge which continues as a black band to surround the eye. Recorded in Dinden National Park, Queensland. Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) male - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg 640 × 800; 185 KB Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris).jpg 1,176 × 1,094; 762 KB Rufous Whistler - Atherton - Queensland S4E8415 (21781152834).jpg 760 × 1,140; 282 KB spotting Rufous Whistlers, race "rufiventris", regularly Rufous Whistler (adult male), Wyndham Street Newstead, 27th September 2020 (photo courtesy of J. Greaves) (photo courtesy of P. Brown) We found a Rufous Whistler, race "maudeae", near [Near Croydon, QLD, July 2016]. Granites Gold Mine, inland NT, in June 2015. Nest with three chicks in a tree on a neighbour's patio . [Mt. in various locations in south-eastern QLD. [Keep River NP, NT, November 2018], Ventral view of a female Rufous Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown) of WA. The most frequent of these has been a juvenile male. that the information presented on these pages is always correct or psyllid Deriah Aboriginal Area, 20-30 km East of in various locations in and around Darwin, NT. but excluding Tasmania. in New Caledonia. are rufous. In this case, a Rufous Whistler can be heard singing in response to a loud clap of thunder. [Bullawa Creek SCA, Sometimes this call is given without the third note. One had declared the Male gray above, white below, with black crown connected to black-and-brown collar that encloses white throat. [Bullawa Creek SCA, Male Rufous Whistler at Casino, NSW. The male Olive Whistler (pictured above and below) has a grey head/breast, mottled white throat and the remainder is mostly brown olive. NB: Photographed by: Michael Hamel-Green on Sat 28th Nov, 2020 and uploaded on Sun 6th Dec, 2020 . The rest of the front, plus the flanks, resemble females, NT, May 2018], Lateral view of an juvenile Rufous Whistler Golden Whistler male. females Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) male, Glen Davis, Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia This female Rufous Whistler landed beside me as I was preparing to photograph birds in flight. (photo courtesy of P. Brown) [Eulah Creek, NSW, May 2019], Near-lateral view of a male Rufous Whistler please refer to a field guide. [December 2011], Near-dorsal view of an immature Rufous Whistler J. Greaves reports spotting a Rufous Whistler, race "rufiventris", of WA, race plumage. Rufous Whistler ⦠is also grey. XC340227 This sample contains a series of single note calls, with some atypical notes at around 7 seconds. otherwise much darker, rufous front. Recorded near Cunnamulla, Queensland. The next photo shows the back of ⦠place, 20 km South of Narrabri. [Eulah Creek, NSW, August 2011], Lateral view of an heavily streaked female Rufous Whistler The wing feathers The structure of these bird pages is explained HERE. distribution is not a good representation of the overall West Coast [Coomalie Creek, 90 km south of Darwin, NT, June 2018], Frontal view of a female Rufous Whistler just after take-off Dam CR, NT, in August 2014. Rufous Whistler â Male . Nuga, QLD, in April 2013. Rufous Whistler â male The female Rufous Whistler can be distinguished from the female Golden Whistler as it has striations on her breast whereas the Golden has a plain breast. [Lee Point Road, Darwin, NT, January 2020], Near-frontal view of an immature male Rufous Whistler Both sexes have eyes with red-brown irises. XC340230b This first sample is a typical series of song and calls from a male Rufous Whistler. The Rufous also nests farther north than any other hummingbird: up to south-central Alaska. External links are marked as such and we take no trees of the property where we lived its territory, the competition [Tiger Bay wetlands, Warren, NSW, April 2017], Lateral view of an immature Rufous Whistler [Coomalie Creek, 90 km south of Darwin, NT, June 2018], Near-lateral view of an juvenile Rufous Whistler Recorded in Wollemi National Park, New South Wales. NSW, in November 2012. Male Rufous Whistlers are especially vocal in the spring and early summer. [Eulah Creek, NSW, September 2015], Frontal view of a resting female Rufous Whistler The song phrases often start with a few softer, single notes which quickly build into a frantic mix of louder notes and end with a fast, repetitive note which falls off in volume before it finishes. front. J. Greaves reports spotting a Rufous Whistler, race "maudeae", at the the bill is black. [Eulah Creek, NSW, May 2013], Close-up near-frontal/ventral portrait of an immature Rufous Whistler P. Brown reports finding Rufous Whistlers, race "falcata", at Lake Argyle, [Near Thargomindah, QLD, June 2019], Distant frontal view of a female Rufous Whistler (photo courtesy of November 2018. the year. Resolution: 993x1400: Viewed: 19: ID: 43756: Comment The back of females is in general lighter grey than in (photo courtesy of M. Eaton) A closely ⦠Especially in the arid interior they are nomadic and while race "pallida" is found only on Cape York peninsula and the Recorded in Wollemi National Park, New South Wales. [Eulah Creek, NSW, November 2011], ... and now almost back to normal The frons, crown and back are grey. [Eulah Creek, NSW, September 2015], Near-dorsal view of a female Rufous Whistler They mainly eat insects but also occasionally eat leaves, seeds and fruit. The bill is dark brownish-grey. (photo courtesy of P. Brown) Nominate race Rufous Scrub-bird territories The Whistler 13 (2019): 35-37 . Recorded in Wollemi National Park, New South Wales. Immature and in low scrub. with small exceptions, such as Cape York peninsula, far-western QLD If you wish to reproduce them or any of the plumage is Rufous Whistler (juvenile male) Over recent months we have had several visits from Rufous Whistlers in our garden. XC340231 In this next recording is another common vocalisation – the ‘ee-chong-chip’ call. These pages are largely based on our own observations and those of our responsibility for the contents of external pages. Male Female and immature gray above, pale below, with extensive fine streaking that fades into an almost white belly. (photo courtesy of M. Eaton) Rufous Whistlers, race Whistler. White throat recalls similar Rufous Whistler. Similar behaviour has been observed in a number of bird species around the world. The female and immature birds can be distinguished from most other whistlers by heavy streaking on the underparts. May 2016. "maudeae" (which is the arid-zone form of race "rufiventris") is Creek, NT, and at Fogg There are four races of Rufous Whistlers in Australia - for details Females attach their fragile, cup-shaped nests to tree forks with spider webs. Farther North, from the edges of the Lake Eyre Basin westward, to the This song of this species is loud and far-carrying – a mix of strident whistles and fast, complex phrases. Previously [20 km South of Narrabri, NSW, March 2013], Frontal view of an immature Rufous Whistler with its prey resides in the northern half of the NT and the Kimberley in WA. are different. also report sightings in the same area. Rufous Whistlers are not found in the Gibson Occasionally they hover in search of food. perches, but also in mallee Male Rufous Whistler trying to impress a competing male Rufous Whistler female. Compared with White-breasted tail and yellow gape in the area of Ensay, East Gippsland, VIC. Robust songbird with short, fairly stout bill. [Oxley Common, Brisbane, QLD, August 2017], Dorsal view of a female Rufous Whistler preening... material presented on this web site, please contact us: Its average weight is 25 grams. NSW, December 2007]. [Balingup, WA, May 2016], Frontal view of an immature Rufous Whistler Juveniles [Doctors Flat Road, Ensay South, East Gippsland, VIC, December 2016], Near-frontal view of a fledgling Rufous Whistler; note the stubby "rufiventris", are also seen and heard regularly in the area They are also found in New Caledonia. distribution of the species. [Eulah Creek, NSW, November 2011], ... now scratching... partly migratory. Nikon D500, Nikkor 300mm, f-8, 1/2000 sec, ISO-2200 auto Rufous Whistler Pose. [Umbrawarra Gorge NP, (photo courtesy of R. Plumtree) [Eulah Creek, NSW, April 2020], Near-lateral view of an immature Rufous Whistler (photo courtesy of R. Druce), Near-lateral view of an immature male Rufous Whistler with its head turned; Immature Golden Whistler. [Bird billabong, near the Arnhem Highway, NT, July 2018], Frontal view of an juvenile Rufous Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown) Other bird calls from the Australian bush: Native birdsong from six different habitats in the Australian bush, License audio for use in documentaries, film, radio, sound installations and more…. [Lake Argyle, near Kununurra, WA, April 2018], Frontal view of a male Rufous Whistler (photo courtesy of M. Mearns) on sighting reports submitted by birdwatchers to NT, August 2014], Near-lateral view of a female Rufous Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown) Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) male, Glen Davis, Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia (photo courtesy of P. Brown) NSW, July 2011], Female Rufous Whistler on its semi-transparent nest In the photo above one can see the streaking on the front indicating a young bird. area South of the Gulf of Carpentaria. surrounded by a broad black chest band that connects to the equally As an example, here a Narrabri in 2007-2009. They were also found in Leard State Forest, In the years 2004-2006 we have seen Rufous Whistlers, race The Rufous Whistler is a stocky bird with a large head, short stubby bill and a narrow, relatively long tail with a square or slightly forked tip. The wing feathers are grey, with lighter grey edge lining. adult Female [Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Darwin, NT, July 2013], Frontal view of a female Rufous Whistler males. As an example, here a single, unabridged sound track of more than 2:30 minutes. seen only in summertime, but then again in June and August of 2006. of the Great Dividing Range, in the area from Armidale to Dorrigo, NSW. (photo courtesy of M. Eaton) [Channel Island Road, Darwin, NT, October 2018], Dorsal view of a female Rufous Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown) J. Greaves) [Eulah Creek, NSW, April 2013], Juvenile Rufous Whistler with a The overall distribution of this species can be assessed based Rufous Whistler â Female â Cumberland Chimney (Qld) White-winged Triller â Female â Cumberland Chimney (Qld) Rainbow Bee-eater, Diamond Dove and Horsfieldâs Bronze-Cuckoo â Cumberland Chimney (Qld) XC174121 Two variations of the ‘ee-chong’ call. comments and suggestions for improvement are welcome. [Doctors Flat Road, Ensay South, East Gippsland, VIC, December 2016], Near-lateral/ventral view of a male Rufous Whistler While the male is of a richer hue, the female Rufous Whistler is also a striking bird. males and but with a more rufous back and a more heavily streaked, lighter-coloured [Keep River NP, NT, November 2018], Near-frontal view of a female Rufous Whistler Breeding in Australasia: Australia, New Caledonia; can be seen in 2 countries. Golden Whistler male. "rufiventris" is found basically throughout QLD, NSW and VIC, (photo courtesy of M. Eaton) XC172004 This final example captures an interesting habit of this species – song in response to loud noises. dark-grey. I have even recorded them singing loudly while sitting on the nest! The plumage and the Lake Eyre Basin. Four subspecies of the Rufous Whistler are recognised in Australia. The male Rufous Whistler is quite distinctive with its reddish underparts, grey head and white throat, combined with black mask (over most of range). The legs and feet are Like many other members of the Pachycephalidae, it has a variety of musical calls. XC340230a This sample contains a variety of different calls and song. They do not feed on the ground and are rarely if ever seen there. Recorded in Wollemi National Park, New South Wales. [Eulah Creek, NSW, March 2014], Lateral view of a sub-adult male Rufous Whistler, here with its head turned males take 2-3 years to moult into the Australian Outback tend to be clustered along roads tip of SA. Thargomindah, Outback SW QLD, in June 2019. Their range continues through the coastal Their The global distribution of the Rufous Whistler is available Coastal Reserve, Darwin, NT, in July 2013. They form monogamous pairs and both parents incubate the eggs and care for the young. the Golden [Doctors Flat Road, Ensay South, East Gippsland, VIC, December 2014], Close-up near-frontal portrait of a fledgling Rufous Whistler Several contributors report seeing Rufous Whistlers, race "rufiventris", regularly [Near Emerald, QLD, August 2019], Lateral view of a lightly streaked female Rufous Whistler Large, chunky songbird with thick hooked bill, found in mangrove vegetation of northern Australia. [Pilliga West SCA, Inhabits drier woodland and shrubland. NSW, September 2010], Near-lateral/ventral view of a female Rufous Whistler Rufous Whistlers are medium-sized whistlers. [Eulah Creek, NSW, September 2011], Male Rufous Whistler bringing an insect to feed to its chicks They forage systematically alone or in pairs in the canopies of high trees or shrubs. in a narrow coastal region from Melbourne, VIC, to the south-eastern Rise and Shine Nature Reserve, Clydesdale Vic. off-white throat patch and more streaking down the front. [Deriah Aboriginal Area, NSW, September 2008], Typical hunting behaviour of a Rufous Whistler, in this case a sub-adult Recorded in Pilliga State Forest, New South Wales. Rufous Whistler male. Learn about Australian birds and see what it takes to get the number one bird photos! The colour sequence of white/black/rufous down from the bill in the male is distinctive. For more salient facts on any bird species "rufiventris", were also sighted by us on various trips to the East Juvenile Rufous Whistler foraging on a lawn, something we see only very rarely [ Eulah Creek, NSW, July 2011] At the height of the breeding season male Rufous Whistlers are capable of astounding feats of singing. [Eulah Creek, NSW, April 2019], Close-up full-frontal view of an heavily streaked female Rufous Whistler In 2005 we had two resident Rufous Whistlers, race "rufiventris", at our NSW, December 2015], Near-frontal view of an immature Rufous Whistler looking for prey At the height of the breeding season male Rufous Whistlers are Male and female Rufous Whistler - Pachycephala rufiventris - have different markings. entire Australian continent, including some of the most arid parts, All images on this site are protected by copyright & used by permission The male Rufous, glowing like new copper penny, often defends a patch of flowers in a mountain meadow, vigorously chasing away all intruders (including larger birds). They are also rarely found (photo courtesy of P. Brown) Female and immature are grayish above, pale below with extensive streaking that fades at buffy lower belly. [Lake Nuga Nuga, QLD, April 2013], Near-lateral/ventral view of a particularly pale male Rufous Whistler This feature is not available right now. note how the bird is growing the first rufous feathers of its adult Rufous-Whistler (Male) 26-11-2012 Rufous-Whistler-01-10-2019-Eagleby-Bris-LT1-1890 (2) Rufous-Whistler-15-10-2017-Mt-Rothwell Hello FOLKC! [Doctors Flat Road, Ensay South, East Gippsland, VIC, March 2017], Frontal view of a fledgling Rufous Whistler with its prominent Altogether their range extends over almost the the bird took the insect from a low-hanging branch of a shrub (photo courtesy of P. Brown) Male Rufous Whistlers sing when breeding to advertise their territory. The song phrases often start with a few softer, single notes which quickly build into a frantic mix of louder notes and end with a fast, repetitive note which falls off in volume before it finishes. Rufous whistler Images © Mark A. Chappell Several species of whistlers, named for their calls, occur in Australia; this is probably the most widely distributed. surveys). The Male Rufous Whistler Photo Credit: Patrick Kavanagh License: CC BY 2.0, Female Rufous Whistler Photo Credit: Patrick Kavanagh License: CC BY 2.0. [Channel Island Road, Darwin, NT, July 2018], Frontal view of a female Rufous Whistler Two clutches can be produced during the breeding season. Kaputar NP, Juvenile Golden Whistler (ring-in)The Grey Whistler is not usually found here on the Atherton Tablelands - It is a lowland bird. Both parents incubate and feed the young. Rufous Whistlers, race amount of streaking is variable. For this species we have recorded the following call(s)/song. (photo courtesy of P. Brown) Male Rufous Whistlers compete against each other for territory and Given the right conditions, Rufous Whistlers can breed any time of by Don Caswell | Aug 28, 2019 | Rufous Whistler. XC340230. orange gape wide open Rufous Whistlers can choose to nest very close to humans, within contributors. [Coomalie Creek, 90 km south of Darwin, NT, June 2018], Lateral view of a female Rufous Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown) Female Rufous Whistler with its catch; although sitting on the ground, [Eulah Creek, NSW, August 2013], Lateral view of a female Rufous Whistler, different posture South of Narrabri, NSW. [Anstead Reserve, Anstead, QLD, April 2020], Lateral view of a male Rufous Whistler Golden Whistler female. 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[Channel Island Road, Darwin, NT, October 2018], Near-dorsal view of a female Rufous Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown) [The Granites Gold Mine, inland NT, June 2015]. from Eulah Creek to [Channel Island Road, Darwin, NT, October 2018], Frontal view of an immature male Rufous Whistler sat just 100 m South, on the edge of Jack's Creek State Forest. [Umbrawarra Gorge NP, NT, August 2014], Near-dorsal view of an juvenile Rufous Whistler Image by: 1, 2, 5) David_Cook - NSW, Australia 3) James_Niland - Queensland 4) Nik_Borrow 5, 7) Patrick_K59 8) Aviceda ⦠capable of astounding feats of singing. deserts of WA or the Lake Eyre Basin. Food is mainly insects with some seeds, a little fruit, and vegetation. [Sandy Camp Wetlands, Lytton, QLD, September 2018], Lateral view of a male Rufous Whistler, with a clear view of its back (photo courtesy of R. Plumtree) The tail and public areas such as camp grounds; in such cases their Rufous Whistlers have a large white throat patch (photo courtesy of R. Plumtree) They puff themselves up to impress their opponents, bob their Last updated: [Eulah Creek, NSW, September 2011], Here a female Rufous Whistler bringing a meal for its chicks Desert, WA, and only rarely venture into the Nullarbor, the major Other contributors The range of race "minor" is restricted to islands off Darwin, NT, R. Plumtree reports Rufous Whistlers were previously considered to be endemic to Australia. black eye stripes and lores. Rufous Whistlers are mostly found in dry, open forest, often hunting from low [Lake Argyle, near Kununurra, WA, April 2018], Near-dorsal view of an juvenile Rufous Whistler Recorded at approximately 3am in Dharug National Park, New South Wales. Predominantly a reddish-brown and grey bird, it makes up for its subdued plumage with its song-making ability. B. 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