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Crested Bellbird

Oreoica gutturalis · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
crebel1, CRBE

About the Crested Bellbird

The crested bellbird is a medium-sized passerine bird in the family Oreoicidae. It is native to drier parts of Australia where its typical habitats are acacia scrublands, eucalypt woodlands, spinifex and saltbush plains, and dunes. The male is about 20 cm (8 in) long and has a grey head, a black crest and breast, and a grey or olive brown body. The female and juvenile are similar but the colours are more muted and the black breast is lacking. The distinctive call is a high pitched bell-like sound, audible at some distance. Sometimes a pair of birds duet.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyAustralo-Papuan Bellbirds (Oreoicidae)
SpeciesOreoica gutturalis
Species Codescrebel1, CRBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Crested Bellbird belong to?

The Crested Bellbird (Oreoica gutturalis) belongs to the Australo-Papuan Bellbirds family (Oreoicidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Crested Bellbird?

The crested bellbird is a medium-sized passerine bird in the family Oreoicidae. It is native to drier parts of Australia where its typical habitats are acacia scrublands, eucalypt woodlands, spinifex and saltbush plains, and dunes. The male is about 20 cm (8 in) long and has a grey head, a black cre...

Where can I report a Crested Bellbird sighting?

You can log sightings of Crested Bellbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crebel1, or on iNaturalist.