White-winged Chough and Apostlebird
Apostlebird
Struthidea cinerea
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- White-winged Chough and Apostlebird (Corcoracidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea), 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.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Apostlebird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
