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Large songbird with a very long decurved bill.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyBirds-of-Paradise
SizeMedium
RarityUncommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Irrigated farmland, Open woodland, and Sparse woodland
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from October to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
302visible hotspots
14697visible 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
Male almost completely black, with green and blue metallic sheen on belly, throat, and crown. Female brown above, pale below, with an intricate scaly pattern on chest and belly and a pale eyebrow. Call a loud, explosive hiss.
Behavior
Inhabits rainforest and nearby drier forest of southeastern Queensland and northeastern New South Wales. Males display from a prominent branch, holding both wings high above their heads.
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