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It constructs a rough, domed nest of bark, grass and moss, lined with feathers and set in creepers, tree-ferns or palm-fronds.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyThornbills and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatDense shrubs, grassy margins, scrub, hedgerows, and low cover near open feeding patches.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from July to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
1137visible hotspots
65915visible records
2states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
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
Small brown bird with long pointed bill, long pinkish legs, and off-white eye ring.
Behavior
Inhabits rainforest and wet eucalypt woodlands, where it forages for insects mostly in lower and mid-canopy, often on tree trunks; unlikely to be seen on the ground.
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