Crested Bellbird (species: Oreoica gutturalis) in Mallee Cliffs NP (Gaia Guide)
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Oreoica gutturalis
Crested Bellbird


©Tom Tarrant: Male Crested Bellbird (Oreoica gutturalis)

©David Cook: Male Crested Bellbird (Oreoica gutturalis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Pachycephalidae
Genus Oreoica
Species Oreoica gutturalis
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 21.5 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Interesting facts

  • Their calls are ventriloquial, meaning that even though you can hear them, it can still be very hard to see them. (Simpson, Day and Trusler)

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is endemic to Australia.  They are found in dry inland and sub-inland forests, typically in the upper canopy.

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References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.