Northern River Tree-buzzer
Palapsalta palaga Owen and Moulds, 2016
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Male
Species number (TNS):
387.
Fore wing length:
18–24 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Inland Australia from north of
Alice Springs in the Northern
Territory east to near
Georgetown in north
Queensland. Adults are present
(sometimes in large numbers)
from December to February.
Notable localities:
Dugald River, Leichhardt River.
Habitat:
Eucalypt woodland, typically
along river systems.
Calling song and behaviour:
A fluttering call, sung in short
bursts. Males call from high up
on the upper branches of
eucalypts.
Similar species:
Yellow Tree-buzzer, Eastern
River Tree-buzzer.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Recording provided by A. Ewart
Female
Male