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Small, active songbird with long, pale-tipped tail and warm brownish-orange on the forehead, rump, and tail base.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyFantails
SizeTiny
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen woodland, scrub, forest edge, gardens, and mixed canopy with active insect life.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from July to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Jan-Uwe Schmidt
Range map
Range map
2562visible hotspots
105506visible 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
Grayish brown above and pale below overall, with a white throat and black-speckled breast. Frequently cocks and fans tail.
Behavior
Listen for high-pitched, tinkling song.
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