Bird guideNorthern Shrike-tit

Male has black chin, female dark greenish.

⚠️Vulnerable

At a glance

FamilyShrike-tits
SizeSmall
RarityRare
HabitatInhabits eucalypt woodlands.
Best timeMost reliable in Northern Territory from August to October.

Range map

Range map

40visible hotspots
367visible records
4states
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

Found in parts of the Top End of the Northern Territory, and the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Inhabits eucalypt woodlands. Song a loud clear three-note whistle followed by a longer rising whistle. Formerly treated as one of the geographically isolated subspecies of Crested Shrike-tit.

Behavior

Green above, yellow below, with bold black-and-white head pattern.

Regional timing

Northern Territory
Peak: August to October358 records
New South Wales
Peak: October4 records
Western Australia
Peak: May5 records
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