Yellow Chat
Epthianura crocea
The Yellow Chat (Epthianura crocea) is a rare honeyeater found only in Australia, weighing about 9 g. The yellow chat is a small passerine bird endemic to Australia.
About the Yellow Chat
The yellow chat is a small passerine bird endemic to Australia. They are known for their remarkable adaptions that aid their survival in their arid habitat.
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How to identify it
The yellow chat is a small passerine bird usually seen in groups of 2-10 individuals. They are approximately 11 cm (4.3 in) tall and weigh 9 g (0.32 oz). They are sexually dimorphic with the adult male having a bright golden-yellow forehead and underparts with a prominent black crescent breast band. The crown and nape are a grey-olive colour, the back is yellowish-brown and the tail is black with yellow tips on the feathers. The female is of similar colouring to the male but with a paler yellow colour and with no breast band.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Yellow Chat?
- The yellow chat is a small passerine bird usually seen in groups of 2-10 individuals. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Yellow Chat?
- The Yellow Chat is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow Chat?
- The Yellow Chat is endemic to Australia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow Chat?
- The Yellow Chat is most easily confused with the Orange Chat, the Crimson Chat and the White-fronted Chat.
- Is the Yellow Chat endangered?
- The Yellow Chat is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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