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Apostlebird

Struthidea cineria

Photo by KerryHawkins
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

29-32cm Sociable grey mud nest builder with feathers of body and head tipped paler.Usually in small flocks numbering 6-20, walking on the ground looking for food, commonly flushed from roadsides.

Habitat:

Mostly in Eastern Australia, west of Dividing Range but spreading.

Notes:

They have a very loud voice grating and scolding.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (10)
ShannaB
Oh whoops, here it is: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/14073245
ShannaB
I think you actually have to type in 'National Park' otherwise it doesn't work. Or maybe 'Carnarvon National Park'. Here's one of mine - take a look at the map and see what you think. (It shows the postcode at least!) : )
ShannaB
OH, hahaha! I have a bunch of pics from Carnarvon Gorge, if you type in 'Carnarvon Gorge National Park' it should work.
KerryHawkins
Just edited to just Queensland and it worked.
KerryHawkins
These were in Carnarvon Gorge, Queensland! The map would not recognise that and put it down as NSW????? Did not know what to do to change it ShannaB
ShannaB
I never saw Apostlebirds when I lived in Sydney. I only saw them for the first time last year when I went to inland Queensland. I love them, they're crazy! : )
KerryHawkins
Thanks Leuba. Yes they are hilarious to watch. Entertain for hours!
Leuba Ridgway
These are one of the funniest birds I've seen in action. Thanks for sharing this Kerry. Lovely photo !

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PublishedMarch 7, 2013

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