Grallina cyanoleuca
(Magpie lark)
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FAMILY |
Dicruridae |
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Species |
Grallina cyanoleuca |
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Common name |
Magpie lark |
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Main colour(s) |
Black and white |
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Distinctive feature |
Male with black throat, female with white throat, voice, size 27 cm |
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Campus |
Cairns, Townsville |
Description
Often referred to as the ‘Mudlark’ or ‘Peewee”, this bird is common on both campuses and in surrounding urban and native areas. Distinguished by the various black and white patterns, which are slightly different between the sexes and a distinctive voice. Usually in pairs they are aggressive towards other birds. Legs and feet black, eyes white, bill white with a darker grey tip.
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