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Boldly-patterned quail-like bird, often in small flocks on dry rocky slopes with sparse grass and brush.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyPheasants, Grouse, and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityRare
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Woody Trees Scattered
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from August to September.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Alain Verneau
Range map
Range map
26visible hotspots
31visible records
4states
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
Behavior
Boldly-patterned quail-like bird, often in small flocks on dry rocky slopes with sparse grass and brush. Usually seen scurrying around on the ground, but males perch conspicuously when singing, often on large rocks.
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