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Pezoporus wallicus

[edit] Identification

Superficially similar to, but much longer-tailed than, Night Parrot.

[edit] Distribution

Australia including Tasmania. Endangered in parts of its range.

[edit] Taxonomy

Two subspecies are commonly recognized (wallicus and flaviventris) with some authorities additionally recognizing leachi.

[edit] Habitat

Coastal heath and swampland and nearby grasslands.

[edit] Behaviour

Feeding on ground, most likely to fly (unless flushed) at dawn and dusk.

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