Golden Whistler calling – a short video
This morning, a Golden Whistler stayed in one spot for long enough for me to get out my camera and record a few seconds of his song. So, for your enjoyment, here it is!
Golden Whistlers are small birds, about the size of a wren. They have a black head and a white bib, and the golden chest, underbelly, and collar that give them the first part of their name. The second part of the name comes from their lovely whistling calls. I’ve published more videos and pictures of previous sightings.
Common name: Golden Whistler
Scientific name:Â Pachycephala pectoralis
Approximate length: 16-18 cm
Date spotted: 3 December 2025 (summer)
Location: Manly Dam Reserve, New South Wales, Australia: 33°46’45.0″S 151°14’54.2″E
Posted on 2025/12/03, in Birds, Whistler and tagged australia, bird calls, birds, birdsong, birdwatching, Golden Whistler, Sydney birds. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
Sydney Birder 
Such a gorgeous bird with a beautiful call. Yesterday I spotted my first rufous whistler near Lithgow – made my day 😊
Rufous Whistlers are gorgeous! Well done on spotting one. I’ve only seen a couple of them, but I keep hoping to see more.