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Chunky bird with broad, triangular wings and short, decurved bill.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyWoodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen woodland, paddocks, suburban lawns, forest edge, and scattered tall trees.
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
5723visible hotspots
208394visible records
5states
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
Blackish head and upperparts contrast strongly with stark white underparts and rump. Juvenile upperparts paler grayish, less contrasting.
Behavior
Often near water, typically roosts high in trees or huddled together on utility wires.
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