Pomatostomatidae

Scrub and open forest

Diurnal, Live and breed in a co-ordinated communal group which may include up to 12 . Pairs mate for life. The group as a whole defends the territory. 3/4's of the day is spend foraging by the whole day. A social sedentary species.

Woodland Forest, along streams; open woodland.

August to December. Three to six eggs, pale brown to purplish-brown and buff. Both sexes build the nest, the female incubates and brood alone. Incubation period 18-23 days, young fledge 21 days.

Kakadu National Park

Carnivore, Insects; arthropods found in litter and on tree trunks and branches.