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Forages in rainforest leaf litter, usually in pairs or small family groups.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyLogrunners
SizeSmall
RarityUncommon
HabitatClosed forest, Irrigated farmland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from July to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
85visible hotspots
6767visible 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
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
Forages in rainforest leaf litter, usually in pairs or small family groups.
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