StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height17 cm
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"Their bark-stripping leaves distinctive long ribbons on tree trunks, making their presence easy to detect even if the birds are hidden."
Field Guide
Eastern Shrike-tit
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The Eastern Shrike-tit is a robust, canopy-dwelling bird found throughout southeastern and eastern Australia. Known for its powerful bill and unique bark-tearing foraging behaviour, this species is a familiar sight in mature forests and woodlands.
Distribution Map
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