BirdUp · Species
Apostlebird
Struthidea cinereaGould, 1837
Endemic
- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Corcoracidae
- Genus
- Struthidea
- Commonness
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
The apostlebird, also known as the grey jumper, lousy jack or happy family, is a quick-moving, gray or black bird about 33 cm (13 in) long. It is a native to Australia where it roams woodlands, eating insects and seeds at, or near, ground level. Apostlebirds often travel in groups of about 12; for this reason, they were named after the 12 Biblical apostles.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
02 · Where
Where to find it
- Breeding range
- North-central and east-central Australia
03 · When
When to look
Months this species is recorded across its Australian range.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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