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Sturdy songbird with substantial bill.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyWhistlers and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityUncommon
HabitatOpen woodland, scrub, forest edge, gardens, and mixed canopy with active insect life.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from September to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
117visible hotspots
9762visible 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
Male brown above, peach-buff below, with black bill, grayish head, and pale throat and breast with faint streaking. Female and immature similar but with gray bill and thin orange eyering.
Behavior
Song comprised of four quiet notes followed by three loud, ringing notes.
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