Chirruping Wedgebill (species: Psophodes (Psophodes) cristatus) in Kinchega NP (Gaia Guide)
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Psophodes (Psophodes) cristatus
Chirruping Wedgebill


©Ron Knight: Chirruping Wedgebill (Psophodes (Psophodes) cristatus), Port Augusta, South Australia

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Psophodidae
Genus Psophodes
Species Psophodes (Psophodes) cristatus
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

It is pale brown with a tall, slim crest, white edges to the wing feathers and a long, rounded tail with white tips. Its bill is dark and a chunky wedge shape. The immature bird is similar but has a pale orange bill. (Arthur Grosset)

Size

  • From 19 cm to 21 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Chirruping Wedgebill (Psophodes (Psophodes) cristatus)

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