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Medium-sized songbird, brown above and whitish below with a tall black crest and dark “spur” on the side of the breast.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyBulbuls
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from September to January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Jue Lei
Range map
Range map
208visible hotspots
57433visible records
3states
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
White tips on tail feathers. Generally found in pairs or small groups in gardens, orchards, forest edge, and open forests.
Behavior
Small red patch on ear and red undertail coverts. Pleasant song consists of rich warbled phrases; calls include high-pitched pips, a long buzzy note, and a sharp “pik-pik-a-wew.” A common species in the Asian cagebird trade and escapee populations occasionally become established north of their natural range; also introduced to Florida, California, and Hawaii.
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