StatusEndemic
RarityRare
Height17 cm
Did You Know?
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"Northern Shrike-tits are one of Australia’s most range-restricted mainland birds, found only in the tropical north."
Field Guide
Northern Shrike-tit
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The Northern Shrike-tit is a robust, mid-sized bird found only in the tropical eucalyptus woodlands of the Top End in the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region of Western Australia. This species is among Australia’s rarest shrike-tits and is highly specialised for canopy life, using its strong bill to strip bark in search of insects.
Distribution Map
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