Rennell whistler

The Rennell whistler (Pachycephala feminina) is a species of bird in the family Pachycephalidae, which is endemic to the Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands. It was split from the Bismarck whistler by the IOC in 2016.[2]

Rennell whistler
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Pachycephalidae
Genus: Pachycephala
Species:
P. feminina
Binomial name
Pachycephala feminina
Mayr, 1931
Synonyms
  • Pachycephala orioloides feminina
  • Pachycephala pectoralis feminina

Taxonomy and systematics

It has been variably considered a subspecies of a widespread golden whistler (P. pectoralis) 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.[3]

Status

The Rennell whistler is assessed as Near Threatened by the IUCN due to its small population and habitat loss within a restricted range.[4]

References
  1. BirdLife International (2017). "Pachycephala feminina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T103693426A118690140. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T103693426A118690140.en.
  2. "IOC World Bird List 6.3". IOC World Bird List Datasets. doi:10.14344/ioc.ml.6.3.
  3. 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
  4. "Pachycephala feminina (Rennell Whistler)". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2017-02-04.


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