About the Apostlebird
The apostlebird, also known as the grey jumper, lousy jack or happy family, is a quick-moving, gray or black bird about 33 cm (13 in) long. It is a native to Australia where it roams woodlands, eating insects and seeds at, or near, ground level. Apostlebirds often travel in groups of about 12; for this reason, they were named after the 12 Biblical apostles.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | White-winged Chough and Apostlebird (Corcoracidae) |
| Species | Struthidea cinerea |
| Species Codes | apostl1, APOS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Apostlebird belong to?
The Apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea) belongs to the White-winged Chough and Apostlebird family (Corcoracidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Apostlebird?
The apostlebird, also known as the grey jumper, lousy jack or happy family, is a quick-moving, gray or black bird about 33 cm (13 in) long. It is a native to Australia where it roams woodlands, eating insects and seeds at, or near, ground level. Apostlebirds often travel in groups of about 12; for t...
Where can I report a Apostlebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Apostlebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code apostl1, or on iNaturalist.
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