Apostlebird
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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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Last updated September 29, 2026.