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Calls include wide range of whistles, hisses, and squeaks; known to mimic other birds.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyBowerbirds
SizeSmall
RarityUncommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from October to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
90visible hotspots
7692visible records
1states
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
Medium-sized, chunky rainforest bird, found in a small area of higher-elevation rainforest in coastal northern Queensland. Dark brown upperparts and pale underparts with blurry brown streaking. Bill has serration that resembles teeth. Male clears a section of rainforest floor and decorates it with fresh green leaves when breeding.
Behavior
Calls include wide range of whistles, hisses, and squeaks; known to mimic other birds.
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