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Medium-sized black-and-white predator with a white chin.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyWoodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies
SizeMedium
RarityUncommon
HabitatOpen woodland, paddocks, suburban lawns, forest edge, and scattered tall trees.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from July to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by nick talbot
Range map
Range map
268visible hotspots
3340visible records
1states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Smaller than Australian Magpie, with a black head and face (remember to check for white chin), black back, black wing tips, and mostly black tail. Bill is long and pale with dark, hooked tip.
Behavior
Found on Cape York in open forests and drier areas. Voice is similar to Gray Butcherbird, with rolling chuckling notes.
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