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.
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Regional timing
Northern Territory
New South Wales
Western Australia