Gray-crowned Babbler in its natural habitat
Fairly Common rarity

Gray-crowned Babbler

Pomatostomus temporalis

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StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height27 cm
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"Their dome-shaped stick nests can become quite large and complex, sometimes used by other bird species after the babblers move on."

Field Guide

Gray-crowned Babbler

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The Grey-crowned Babbler *(Pomatostomus temporalis)* is Australia’s largest babbler and a highly social bird, commonly found in animated family groups across eastern and northern Australia’s open woodlands. Known for their lively group behaviour and cooperative breeding, these birds are easily recognised by their unique head markings and energetic foraging habits.

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