Eastern Whipbird
Psophodes olivaceus
Least ConcernAves · 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