Family: Pachycephalidae (Whistlers)

Authority: Gould, 1841

Red List Category

Criteria: B2ab(ii,iii,v)

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Justification of Red List category
This species has a small population with a restricted area of occupancy and number of locations that is declining as a result of large fires and drought, with the risk of further fires increasing. It is therefore classified as Vulnerable.

Population size: 1000-5000, 4100 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 196,000 km²

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - Australia
Realm - Oceanian
IUCN System - Terrestrial