Pachycephala teysmanni
The Selayar Whistler (Pachycephala teysmanni) is a striking, medium-sized passerine, a true jewel of Indonesia's island avifauna. Males exhibit a vibrant plumage featuring bright yellow underparts contrasting sharply with an olive-green back and wings, and a distinct black head, immaculate white throat, and a thin black collar bordering the throat. Averaging around 14-16 cm in length, its robust build is typical of the Whistler family. Females, while still attractive, are notably duller, disp...
Inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests, including degraded secondary growth and plantations, found from sea level up to at least 600 meters.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a diverse array of insects and small invertebrates, which it gleans from foliage and bark.
Typically observed as a solitary bird or in pairs, the Selayar Whistler is a diurnal species actively foraging within its forest habitat. It employs a gleaning technique, meticulously searching leaves, branches, and tree trunks for insects and small invertebrates, often in the understory to mid-c...
The Selayar Whistler is strictly endemic to the Selayar Archipelago, a small island group located south of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its primary stronghold is Selayar Island (Pulau Selayar), where it is relatively common in suitable habitats. Records also indicate its presence on a few smaller, adjace...
Near Threatened
- The Selayar Whistler is strictly endemic to the Selayar Archipelago, making it a highly localized island specialist. - Its scientific name, *Pachycephala teysmanni*, pays tribute to Johannes Elias Teijsmann, a notable Dutch botanist. - Despite the male's vibrant and contrasting plumage, it can ...