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ShrublandCup nestTiny · 11 g
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Crimson chats are usually 10–13 cm (3.9–5.1 in) in length and 10–11 g (0.35–0.39 oz) in weight. They have long, thin legs; a pointy, downward curving bill; and a brush-like tipped tongue. Adult males are covered in brown feathers, have red crowns and under parts; a black mask around their eyes; and white throats. Females and younger chats are colored similarly, but with paler markings. The males are usually more brightly colored than females, specifically during the breeding season in order to attract a mate.
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When to see the Crimson Chat
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 10 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is September, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Crimson Chat
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Crimson Chat
The crimson chat is a species of small bird found in Australia. It is also known as the tricoloured chat, saltbush canary, and crimson-breasted nun.
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Easily confused with
Orange ChatEpthianura aurifronsThe orange chat (Epthianura aurifrons) is endemic to Australia.
Yellow ChatEpthianura croceaThe yellow chat is a small passerine bird usually seen in groups of 2-10 individuals.
White-fronted ChatEpthianura albifronsAdult white-fronted chats are 11–13 cm (4.3–5.1 in) in length and weigh 11–17 g (0.4–0.6 oz).
Side by side: Crimson Chat vs White-fronted Chat · Crimson Chat vs Orange Chat
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