Chirruping Wedgebill
NameChirruping Wedgebill
Common NameChirruping Wedgebill
Scientific NamePsophodes occidentalis
FamilyPsophodidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown to grey-brown plumage, paler on the underparts. It features a prominent, spiky crest on its head and a long, dark brown tail with white tips on the outer feathers. The bill is dark, and the eyes are dark brown.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, loud, and ringing 'chirrup-chirrup-chirrup' or 'chick-o-wee' repeated rapidly, often described as metallic or bell-like.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to arid and semi-arid regions of inland Western Australia and parts of South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Identifying FeaturesProminent spiky crest, Long, graduated tail with white tips, Dull brown plumage, Loud, ringing 'chirrup' call, Found in arid scrublands
Description
The Chirruping Wedgebill is a medium-sized, dull brown passerine bird with a distinctive crest and a long, graduated tail. It is known for its loud, ringing calls and often forages on the ground in arid and semi-arid scrublands.
