Female is much drabber, but shares male pattern; especially note the big, dull pinkish bill and yellow wing flash.
At a glance
Sounds
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Range map
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
Inhabits varied wooded and forested habitats, including parks, gardens, and farmland with hedges and scattered trees. Often visits garden feeders. A Eurasian native, now introduced to southeastern South America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Behavior
Forms flocks in autumn and winter, sometimes moving in more open country. Listen for chattering song, interspersed with buzzy “dzweeeeee” calls.
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