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Apostlebird
Struthidea cinereaGould, 1837
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- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Corcoracidae
- Genus
- Struthidea
At a glance
The Apostlebird is a medium-sized bird, about 29–33 cm long, endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 29–33 cm
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does an Apostlebird look like?
The Apostlebird is a medium-sized bird, about 29–33 cm long and weighing 110–160 g.
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
03 · When
When to look
When can you see an Apostlebird?
The Apostlebird is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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04 · Voice
What it sounds like
Call
jstarspots · Neilson St, Crows Nest, QLD, AU
Call
jstarspots · Neilson St, Crows Nest, QLD, AU
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does an Apostlebird eat?
The Apostlebird feeds on seeds, terrestrial invertebrates and terrestrial vertebrates, usually foraging in flocks.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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