- Psophodes olivaceus
Identification
26-30cm.
- Dark olive green upperparts
- Grey white below
- Black head and breast
- Broad white patch on side of face
- Black crest
- Cream iris
- Black bill
Juvenile
- Duller
- Smaller crest
- No white cheek patch
Distribution
Australia, northern Queensland south to Victoria.
Taxonomy
There are 3 subspecies.
Habitat
Dense vegetation, wet habitats, rainforest, eucalypt forest and dense scrub near watercourses.
Behaviour
The diet includes insects and small invertebrates.
The female builds a cup shaped nest from sticks and bark, lined with fine grasses. 2-3 eggs are laid and are incubated by the female for 18 days. Both parents care for the young which fledge about 12 days later. Sometimes there are two broods.
Vocalisation
A long whip call; male - drawn out whip crack, female follows with sharp choo choo.
References
Australian Museum