StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height28 cm
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"Magpie-lark pairs perform precisely synchronized duets, sometimes enhanced by wing movements, making the call sound like it comes from a single bird."
Field Guide
Magpie-lark
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The Magpie-lark, often called “peewee” or “mudlark,” is a familiar black-and-white songbird found throughout most of Australia and parts of New Guinea and Timor. Despite its name, it is neither a magpie nor a lark, but rather a member of the monarch flycatcher family. This adaptable bird thrives in a wide range of habitats, from urban parks and gardens to rural farmlands and wetlands, and is much smaller and more slender than the Australian Magpie.
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