The rusty-breasted whistler (Pachycephala fulvotincta), also known as the fulvous-tinted whistler, is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it ranges from Java east to Alor and north to the Selayar Islands.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Pachycephalidae |
| Genus: | Pachycephala |
| Species: | P. fulvotincta
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| Pachycephala fulvotincta Wallace, 1864
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Taxonomy and systematics edit
The rusty-breasted whistler is variably considered as either a subspecies of the widespread Australian golden whistler or treated as a separate species, but strong published evidence in favour of either treatment is limited, and further study is warranted to resolve the complex taxonomic situation.[2] The name 'rusty-breasted whistler' is also used as an alternate name for the rusty whistler.
Subspecies edit
Five subspecies are recognized:[3]
- P. f. teysmanni – Büttikofer, 1893: Originally described as a separate species. Found on Selayar Islands (south of Sulawesi)
- P. f. everetti – Hartert, 1896: Originally described as a separate species. Found on Tanahjampea, Kalaotoa and Madu Islands (south of Sulawesi)
- P. f. javana – Hartert, 1928: Found on eastern Java and Bali
- P. f. fulvotincta – Wallace, 1864: Found on western Lesser Sundas
- P. f. fulviventris – Hartert, 1896: Originally described as a separate species. Found on Sumba Island (south-central Lesser Sundas)
Description edit
Compared to other members of the golden whistler group, the rusty-breasted whistler is relatively small, and males have a white throat and a rust-tinged chest, except in the subspecies teysmanni from Selayar Islands where the plumage of the male is female-like.[2]
Distribution and habitat edit
It is the westernmost member of the golden whistler group, being bordered to the east by the black-chinned and yellow-throated whistlers, and to the south by the Australian golden whistler.
References edit
- ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Pachycephala fulvotincta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T103693410A104302859. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T103693410A104302859.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b Boles, W. E. (2007). Golden Whistler (Pachycephala pectoralis). pp. 421-423 in: del Hoyo, J.; Elliot, A. & Christie, D. eds (2007). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. ISBN 978-84-96553-42-2
- ^ "Whiteheads, sitellas & whistlers « IOC World Bird List". www.worldbirdnames.org. Retrieved 2017-02-02.