Introducing our #BirdOfTheWeek! The call of the Eastern Whipbird is one of the most characteristic sounds of eastern Australian forests. But did you know that it is performed as a duet? The male makes the drawn-out whip crack, and the female usually follows quickly with a sharp “choo-choo.” The Eastern Whipbird is difficult to see despite its fancy headcrest! It spends most of its time on the ground foraging among dense vegetation, and combined with its olive-green colour, this makes it a challe

The Eastern Whipbird is iconic for its whip-crack call — but did you know it’s actually a duet? The male cracks the whip, and the female answers right on cue. Backing the Eastern Whipbird for Bird of the Year? You know what to do 👇 🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2025/oct/06/australian-bird-of-the-year-2025-vote-now?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other #birdoftheyear #birdlifeoz #birds #easternwhipbird #birdlifeaustralia #TheGuardian Guardian Australia | BirdLife Australia

There's not too many places in Australia where you can get this close up with the amazing Eastern Whipbird 🙌 IG/australian_naturalistmatt Eastern whipbirds getting fired up for spring! #oreillysrainforestretreat #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #wearegoldcoast #scenicrim #visitbrisbane #queensland #destinationscenicrim #goldcoast #brisbane #birds #bird #qldparks #lamingtonnationalpark #discoverbrisbane #birdsofinstagram #igers_scenicrim #igersgoldcoast #goldcoasthinterland #igersbrisbane #instag