BirdUp · Species
Crimson Chat
Epthianura tricolorGould, 1841
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- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Meliphagidae
- Genus
- Epthianura
At a glance
The Crimson Chat is a tiny bird, about 11–13 cm long, endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 11–13 cm
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Crimson Chat look like?
The Crimson Chat is a tiny bird, about 11–13 cm long and weighing 9–14 g.
The crimson chat is a species of small bird found in Australia. It is also known as the tricoloured chat, saltbush canary, and crimson-breasted nun.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Crimson Chat?
The Crimson Chat is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Crimson Chat eat?
The Crimson Chat feeds on nectar/pollen, seeds and terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in flocks.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
4 photos
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