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
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
74896approx 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.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
Northern Territory
Western Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory