Chowchilla
Chowchilla
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The Chowchilla is a large, ground-dwelling bird endemic to the wet tropical rainforests of northeastern Queensland, Australia. It is notable for its loud, communal calls.
Where to spot
Restricted to the wet tropical rainforests of northeastern Queensland, Australia.
How to spot
Listen for its unmistakable, loud, communal calls echoing through the rainforest. It often forages noisily in leaf litter on the forest floor, so look for disturbed patches of leaves.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but its calls are most prominent in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Restricted to the wet tropical rainforests of northeastern Queensland, Australia.
How to spot
Listen for its unmistakable, loud, communal calls echoing through the rainforest. It often forages noisily in leaf litter on the forest floor, so look for disturbed patches of leaves.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but its calls are most prominent in the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The species gets its common name 'Chowchilla' from its characteristic loud, echoing, and often synchronous calls of 'chow-chilla-chow-chow!' given by groups.
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