About the Eastern Whipbird
The eastern whipbird is an insectivorous passerine bird native to the east coast of Australia. Its whip-crack song is a familiar sound in forests of eastern Australia. Two subspecies are recognised. Heard much more often than seen, it is dark olive-green and black in colour with a distinctive white cheek patch and a crest. The male and female are similar in plumage.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Whipbirds and Wedgebills (Psophodidae) |
| Species | Psophodes olivaceus |
| Species Codes | easwhi1, EAWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Whipbird belong to?
The Eastern Whipbird (Psophodes olivaceus) belongs to the Whipbirds and Wedgebills family (Psophodidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Whipbird?
The eastern whipbird is an insectivorous passerine bird native to the east coast of Australia. Its whip-crack song is a familiar sound in forests of eastern Australia. Two subspecies are recognised. Heard much more often than seen, it is dark olive-green and black in colour with a distinctive white ...
Where can I report a Eastern Whipbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Whipbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code easwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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