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Grey WhistlerAlternate name(s): "Grey-headed Whistler", "Brown Whistler" Size: 14-15 cm Weight: 15-20 g |
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Description
Classification
Distribution
Sightings
Photos
Breeding
Nest
Eggs
Behaviour
Food
Call/s
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Photos |
Race "simplex"
This race is also called the "Brown Whistler". Note how, possibly depending on light conditions, birds of this race can look entirely grey, rather than brownish.
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ADULT |
Sex unknown |
Frontal view of a Grey Whistler
(photo courtesy of M. Eaton)
[East Point, Darwin, NT, August 2020]
Frontal/ventral view of a Grey Whistler
(photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Lee Point, Darwin, NT, September 2018]
Near-frontal view of a Grey Whistler with some fluid stuck to its bill
(photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Coconut Grove, Darwin, NT, January 2020]
Near-frontal view of a Grey Whistler
(photo courtesy of M. Eaton)
[East Point, Darwin, NT, August 2020]
Near-frontal/ventral view of a Grey Whistler
(photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Fogg Dam CR, NT,
May 2018]
Near-lateral view of a ringed and banded Grey Whistler
(photo courtesy of M. Eaton)
[East Point, Darwin, NT, August 2020]
Lateral view of a ringed and banded Grey Whistler
(photo courtesy of M. Eaton)
[East Point, Darwin, NT, August 2020]
Lateral view of a Grey Whistler; this is one of the birds whose
calls were
recorded on 27 March 2020
(photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Darwin, NT, March 2020]
Lateral view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Darwin, NT, March 2013]
Lateral view of a Grey Whistler
(photo courtesy of M. Eaton)
[Buffalo Creek, Darwin, NT, July 2020]
Lateral view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Lee Point, Darwin, NT, September 2018]
Lateral view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Buffalo Creek Point, Darwin, NT, February 2018]
Lateral view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Buffalo Creek Point, Darwin, NT, February 2018]
In this view of a Grey Whistler one can see that they have
all-round vision (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Buffalo Creek Point, Darwin, NT, February 2018]
Lateral/ventral view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Lee Point, Darwin, NT, October 2019]
Lateral/ventral view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Lee Point, Darwin, NT, September 2018]
Near-dorsal view of a Grey Whistler; this is the bird whose
calls were
recorded on 7 February 2020
(photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Buffalo Creek, Darwin, NT, January 2020]
Near-dorsal/ventral view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Fogg Dam CR, NT,
May 2018]
Dorsal view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Buffalo Creek Point, Darwin, NT, February 2018]
Dorsal view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Fogg Dam CR, NT,
May 2018]
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IMMATURE/JUVENILE |
Frontal view of a juvenile Grey Whistler; note the rufous
feathers on the neck (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Darwin, NT, November 2018]
Near-lateral view of a juvenile Grey Whistler with a droplet of
liquid stuck to its bill; now the rufous on neck and wings is
prominently visible (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Darwin, NT, November 2018]
Lateral view of a juvenile Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of P. Brown)
[Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Darwin, NT, August 2018]
Lateral view of a juvenile Grey Whistler; note the rufous wing
feathers and the brownish bill
(photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Darwin, NT, July 2014]
Lateral view of a juvenile Grey Whistler
(photo courtesy of M. Eaton)
[Buffalo Creek, Darwin, NT, August 2020]
Race "peninsulae"
This race is called the "Grey Whistler".
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ADULT |
Sex unknown |
Frontal view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Iron Range NP, QLD, December 2018]
Near-frontal view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Julatten, QLD, July 2013]
Lateral view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Iron Range NP, QLD, December 2018]
Near-dorsal view of a Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Iron Range NP, QLD, December 2018]
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IMMATURE/JUVENILE |
Lateral view of a juvenile Grey Whistler (photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Rocky Creek, Cairns, QLD, July 2013]
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Behaviour |
Lateral view of a Grey Whistler harvesting a spider's web
(photo courtesy of M. Eaton)
[East Point, Darwin, NT, July 2020]
Like its cousin, the
White-breasted Whistler,
the Grey Whistler is also often seen in
mangroves,
in this case having a bath
(photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Darwin, NT, March 2013]
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Food, Diet |
Lateral view of a Grey Whistler with its prey
(photo courtesy of B. Hensen)
[Darwin, NT, July 2013]
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Call(s)/Song |
For this species we have recorded the following call(s)/song. The
interpretation of their meaning is our own;
comments and suggestions for improvement 
are welcome.
| greywhs_pb_20200327.m4a |
simplex (Darwin, NT) |
Territorial calls (male) | © PB | |
| greywhs_pb_20180914_1.m4a |
simplex (Darwin, NT) |
Territorial call (male) | © PB | |
| greywhs_pb_20180914_4.m4a |
simplex (Darwin, NT) |
Territorial call (male) | © PB | |
| greywhs_20140817.m4a |
simplex (Top End, NT) |
Territorial call (male) | © MD | |
| greywhs_pb_20190209.m4a |
simplex (Darwin, NT) |
Territorial calls | © PB | |
| greywhs_pb_20200222.m4a |
simplex (Darwin, NT) |
Territorial calls | © PB | |
| greywhs_pb_20200614_2.m4a |
simplex (Darwin, NT) |
Territorial calls (Q&A) | © PB | |
| greywhs_pb_20200614_3.m4a |
simplex (Darwin, NT) |
Territorial calls (Q&A) | © PB | |
| greywhs_pb_20180914_5.m4a |
simplex (Darwin, NT) |
Territorial calls (Q&A) | © PB | |
| greywhs_pb_20180126.m4a |
simplex (Darwin, NT) |
Territorial calls (Q&A) | © PB | |
| greywhs_pb_20200207.m4a |
simplex (Darwin, NT) |
Various | © PB | |
| greywhs_pb_20191023.m4a |
simplex (Darwin, NT) |
? | © PB |
More Grey Whistler sound recordings are available at
xeno-canto.org
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