Builds a bulky, dome-shaped stick-nest with a clutch of one, possibly sometimes two, white eggs.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyLogrunners
SizeSmall
RarityUncommon
HabitatDistinctive, sturdy terrestrial bird found in rainforest of northern Queensland.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from July to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
85visible hotspots
6769visible records
1states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
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
Distinctive, sturdy terrestrial bird found in rainforest of northern Queensland. Mostly deep chocolate-brown, with a prominent pale eyering and robust tail with spiky ends. Male has white throat and belly, female an orange throat and white belly.
Behavior
Loud whistler-like calls can sound like
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland