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Glossy black large songbird with a red eye, long rounded tail, and small shaggy plumes on back of neck.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyBirds-of-Paradise
SizeMedium
RarityUncommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by nick talbot
Range map
Range map
52visible hotspots
2179visible 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
Compare Spangled Drongo (forked tail), Metallic Starling (much smaller, pointed tail), and male Pacific Koel (larger, with pale bill).
Behavior
Prefers the middle to upper canopy of rainforest, where it often perches prominently. Gives a loud, piercing contact call.
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