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A distinctive bird with a chestnut crown.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyPittas
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from October to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
784visible hotspots
26740visible 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
This species has green and black wings, dull yellow underparts, a black facial stripe, a bright blue shoulder patch, and a red patch under the tail. Primarily found in rainforest, this species undertakes seasonal movements and can be found very close to the coast (including in mangroves) during winter. Sometimes calls from high in the canopy.
Behavior
A very colorful species, it can although be inconspicuous while it hops around foraging on forest floors. It is usually heard before it is seen: its call, a loud, well-known “walk to work”, is a typical sound of rainforests within its range.
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