Chats

The Crimson Chat is found in dry inland areas of Australia. The male has the bright red colouring, with it becoming more vivid in breeding periods. The female in a duller brown and buff with hints of blush. Both have a bright white eye. 

The range map below reflects that they are generally uncommon but possibly this is because fewer reports are made in the most arid areas. Also, they are ground dwelling and can be difficult to see in amongst grasses and scrub. 

The Orange Chat may appear inaccurately named as it is plainly bright yellow. However, it is named for the sometimes seen orange on the head and under the belly on the male. The female and juvenile (pictured right) are duller with some yellow barring on the wings and patches around the eye.

The Orange Chat is another scrub bird of desert areas and is even more uncommon than the Crimson Chat. 

In these photos, the adult male is sitting close to the juvenile and the birds were calling to each other.

The White-fronted Chat is the most common of the family, seen in a range of habitats across southern parts of Australia. Also seen in grass and scrub, they can be found in open marshes and farmland as well. This species tend to be in small groups and are easier to see as they flit about. 

The male is a striking black and white with the female having more grey tones.