Chiming Wedgebill
Psophodes occidentalis
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Psophodidae
About
The chiming wedgebill, sometimes referred to as chiming whipbird, is a species of bird in the family Psophodidae. It is endemic to Australia. The chiming wedgebill and chirruping wedgebill used to be considered one species until as late as 1973, when they were separated due to marked differences in their calls. Its sound consists of 4-6 descending notes sounding like loud chimes, and the final note is underlined and interpreted as "did-you-get-drunk" or "sweet-kitty-Lintorf". There is nothing documented about the female and male producing the same sound.
Fun Fact
The chiming wedgebill and chirruping wedgebill (Psophodes occidentalis) used to be considered one species until as late as 1973, when they were separated due to marked differences in their calls.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eats insects, and seeds from the ground.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance