Family

Epthianuridae

Habits

Diurnal, Pairs, little known about habits Feed in small band sof 2-10 birds.

Habitat

Coastal Wetlands, Marshy swamps, reedy growth.Seen Fitzroy River

Notes

Two species of Epthianura crocea inhabit the NT. Epthianura crocea tunneyi is found in the Alligator Rivers area, and is listed as Endangered. Epthianura crocea crocea is found everywhere else in the NT and is listed as Least Concern.

Breeding

November December January, 3; white, dotted purplish-red.

Parks

Kakadu National Park

Diet

Carnivore, Insects; larvae; beetles.

Details

Common Name: Yellow Chat Scientific Name: Epthianura crocea
Sub Order: Unavailable Order: Passeriformes
Class: Aves Category: Endemic
Status: Least Concern Size: Unavailable

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