Abundance: Uncommon. Breed in top regions of Australia, ie. northern most
posts of Northern Territory, Western Australia and Queensland.
Habitat: Closed forests.
Movement: Sedentary.
Description: Rufous colouration. Flat crown. Greenish-yellow eyes in
indistinct facial mask. Upperparts very closely barred dark rufous-brown,
buff. Underparts closely barred brownish-rufous and whitish. Juvenile:
Head, underparts pure white, except distinct dark facial discs. Size: 51 cm. Voice: Deep, double-hoot; second note shorter. Sexes call differently.
