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Chirruping WedgebillSize: 19-21 cm |
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Habitat |
(for details refer to a field guide) |
Chirruping Wedgebills live in the interior of the Australian continent, in the border region of the NT with QLD, NSW and SA, i.e. the Strezlecki and Simpson Deserts. The eastern boundary of their range is the Paroo River, with Broken Hill, NSW, as the south-western limit. The southern limit is near Port Augusta, SA, and Lake Eyre on the western side. Towards the south-west and north-west their range extends further than Lake Eyre, to about Coober Pedy, SA, and Ghan, NT, respectively.
Chirruping Wedgebills are usually found in low scrubs, e.g. acacia-dominated woodland, or open savannah.
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Sightings |
Chirruping Wedgebills were first spotted by us in March 2008, just south of Broken Hill, in the far west of NSW, in open country with low bushes as the only vegetation.
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Photos |
Frontal view of a Chirruping Wedgebill foraging on the ground
Lateral view of a Chirruping Wedgebill foraging on the ground
Lateral view of a Chirruping Wedgebill in a bush, showing
clearly its crest and overall greyish appearance (bird out
of focus)
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Behaviour |
| Social behaviour: ? | Mobility: Sedentary | Elementary unit: Family clan |











