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Breeding twice or more in a long breeding season, it nests in large, suspended, pear-shaped structures.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
Indigenous: Blacknest Bird, Devil Bird
At a glance
FamilyThornbills and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatDense shrubs, grassy margins, scrub, hedgerows, and low cover near open feeding patches.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from October to November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
595visible hotspots
41438visible records
2states
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
Small rainforest bird with yellow throat patch. Primarily olive brown with yellow edges to the primaries. Has a dark face with a pale streak above the eye. Inhabits rainforest habitats on the east coast of Australia.
Behavior
It is usually seen actively hopping around and foraging on the rainforest floor, as it feeds exclusively on the ground. May mimic the calls of other species.
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