Where to spot
Open woodlands, forests, urban parks, and gardens across southern Australia.
How to spot
Look for its large size, streaked grey-brown plumage, and prominent red wattles. Listen for its loud, raucous, and often aggressive calls. They are often seen feeding on nectar.
When to spot
Active year-round. Very common and visible around flowering native plants.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, forests, urban parks, and gardens across southern Australia.
How to spot
Look for its large size, streaked grey-brown plumage, and prominent red wattles. Listen for its loud, raucous, and often aggressive calls. They are often seen feeding on nectar.
When to spot
Active year-round. Very common and visible around flowering native plants.
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Its distinctive 'chok-chok-chok' call, often described as sounding like someone trying to clear their throat, is a familiar sound in Australian gardens and bushlands.
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