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Typically seen singly or in pairs; perches on low branches and on the side of tree trunks before flying down to the ground to capture prey.
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At a glance
FamilyAustralasian Robins
SizeTiny
RarityUncommon
HabitatOpen woodland, scrub, forest edge, gardens, and mixed canopy with active insect life.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from July to August.
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Range map
22visible hotspots
2482visible 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
Tiny songbird found in dense rainforest of northern Cape York Peninsula (not expected in the Cairns area). Round olive bird with black head, white face, and bright yellow underparts. Compare Yellow-breasted Boatbill, which has longer tail, white wingbars, and yellow eyebrow.
Behavior
Typically seen singly or in pairs; perches on low branches and on the side of tree trunks before flying down to the ground to capture prey. Call is a repeated series of short, sharp whistles.
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