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Apostlebird

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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Where it's recorded

Citizen-science sightings place the apostlebird near 799 Australian suburbs, including Dubbo, Griffith, Emerald, Parkes, Moranbah, Roma.

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