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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Orthonychidae

Chowchilla

Orthonyx spaldingii

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
149.9 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 87

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 87).

DEF 55

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 55).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: East-central & Southeastern Cape York Pen. & Northeastern QLD (Northeastern Australia) Habitat: Forest & Woodland
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Orthonyx spaldingii melasmenus

    Mt. Amos and Mt. Finnegan to the Thornton Range, ec Cape York Pen., ne QLD (ne Australia)

  • Orthonyx spaldingii spaldingii

    Macalister and Herberton Ranges to Seaview and Paluma Ranges, se Cape York Pen., ne QLD (ne Australia)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Orthonyx spaldingii

Which family does it belong to?

Logrunners (Orthonychidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: East-central & Southeastern Cape York Pen. & Northeastern QLD (Northeastern Australia)

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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