The chicks are entirely independent at hatching, digging their way out of the mound and fending for themselves without any parental care.
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
Scarce endemic resident of semi-arid open forest (typically the multi-stemmed
Behavior
It is notable for the large nesting mounds constructed by the males and lack of parental care after the chicks hatch. Breeding Pairs occupy a territory, but usually roost and feed apart; their social is sufficient to allow regular mating during the season and little else.
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