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An unmistakable, large ground bird.
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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
The unmistakable iridescent blue male spreads out its ornamental upper tail feathers when courting females. Females have a shorter tail, an iridescent green neck, and browner plumage. Found in forest, forest edge, and agricultural land. Can be fairly confiding especially when found close to human habitation.
Often seen on paths or alertly feeding in the undergrowth. Its loud screaming “may-yow” calls are heard incessantly during the rainy season.
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