Bird guideGray-crowned Babbler

Babbler groups are more susceptible to stochastic events leading to local extinction.

⚠️NT: Vulnerable
🍃Indigenous: Dhadhalurraa

At a glance

FamilyPseudo-Babblers
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
Habitatsparse woodland, open woodland, grassland, herbaceous graminoids sparse hummock grasses, and woody trees scattered
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.

Sounds

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Recorded by Peter Boesman

Range map

Range map

5681visible hotspots
75109visible 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

Underparts variably reddish brown, with white throat and upper breast. Juvenile similar but eye dark.

Behavior

Forages in small groups actively, almost comically, through open woodlands, including agricultural areas with some remaining native vegetation.

Regional timing

Western Australia
Peak: May to September14,991 records
New South Wales
Peak: July to November13,779 records
Queensland
Peak: April to October29,967 records
Northern Territory
Peak: June to October12,641 records
Victoria
Peak: January3,083 records
South Australia
Peak: September to October25 records
Australian Capital Territory
Peak: January8 records
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