StatusEndemic
RarityUncommon
Height21 cm
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"The birds have a complex system of calls, and research has shown they can rearrange sounds in their calls to convey different meanings, a rare trait among non-human animals."
Field Guide
Chestnut-crowned Babbler
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The Chestnut-crowned Babbler *(Pomatostomus ruficeps)* is one of Australia's most social birds, found in arid and semi-arid regions of southeastern Australia. These birds are renowned for their energetic group behaviour, constantly foraging and chattering as they move through open woodlands and shrublands.
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