Eastern Whipbird

Psophodes olivaceus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Psophodidae

About

The eastern whipbird is an insectivorous passerine bird native to the east coast of Australia. Its whip-crack song is a familiar sound in forests of eastern Australia. Two subspecies are recognised. Heard much more often than seen, it is dark olive-green and black in colour with a distinctive white cheek patch and a crest. The male and female are similar in plumage.

Fun Fact

Its whip-crack song is a familiar sound in forests of eastern Australia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in wet temperate forests including both rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests, generally near water.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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