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Hall's Babbler
Pomatostomus halli
EndemicStatus
UncommonRarity
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Species Description
Hall’s Babbler *(Pomatostomus halli)* is a little-known Australian songbird, found almost entirely in the arid mulga woodlands of inland Queensland and parts of far north-western New South Wales. With interesting black, white and grey plumage; It is most often seen in small, noisy groups foraging on the ground among dense acacia stands.
Fun Facts
Hall’s Babbler is one of Australia’s most range-restricted babblers, found almost entirely in the mulga woodlands of inland Queensland.
1. Thick, bold white eyebrow stripe over a dark mask
2. Crisp white bib ending abruptly at the upper chest
3. White corners on the fanned tail, especially visible in flight
Hall’s Babblers are found almost exclusively in tall mulga (Acacia aneura) woodlands and shrublands of inland Queensland, extending south into parts of north-western New South Wales. Look for them in stony gullies, rocky slopes, and dense acacia groves, where they forage on the ground in groups, often turning over bark and stones. Good places to search include Idalia National Park, Bowra Station near Cunnamulla, and the opal mining town of Yowah.
Physical Attributes
Height
20 cm
Size Relative to Other Birds40%
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