RarityCommon
Height17 cm
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"Both sexes sing complex songs, often performing duets that blend so seamlessly it can be hard to tell which bird is singing."
Field Guide
Rufous Whistler
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The Rufous Whistler (*Pachycephala rufiventris*) is one of Australia’s most widespread songbirds, renowned for its rich, far-carrying calls. Found across nearly all of mainland Australia (except Tasmania and a few central regions), this species thrives in diverse habitats, from dry eucalypt woodlands and forests to shrublands and even gardens where it is often heard before seen.
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