Orange Chat
Epthianura aurifrons
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMeliphagidae (Honeyeaters)
- GenusEpthianura (Australian Chats)
- SpeciesEpthianura aurifrons (Orange Chat)
About the Orange Chat
The orange chat (Epthianura aurifrons) is a species of bird in the family Meliphagidae. It is endemic to Australia. The orange chat (Epthianura aurifrons) is endemic to Australia. Orange chats are usually 10–12 cm (3.9–4.7 in) in length, 10–12 g (0.35–0.42 oz) in weight and have an average wingspan of 19 cm (7.5 in). The orange chat is a small ground songbird with relatively long, broad, rounded wings and a short, square-ended tail. The orange chat is potbellied in shape with long thin legs, a short slender straight bill and a brush-tipped tongue. Male feathers are mostly a deep, warm, cadmium yellow with an orange overtone, and this colour is strongest on the crown and breast. Males' lores and throat are black, their rump is a golden orange with a tail finely tipped with white. Female chats are mottled in grey-brown with underparts being a softer fawny yellow. Orange chats do not have any seasonal differences in plumage.
Bird species similar to and often confused with the orange chat are the yellow chat and the crimson chat; these birds are similar in size and shape. Orange chats have straighter and on average shorter bills. The adult male... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Orange Chat in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Cape Range | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Flinders Ranges National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Ningaloo Marine Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Orange Chat in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Orange Chat sighting in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Orange Chat in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Orange Chat in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in our monthly data.