Noonbah Blackwing
Gudanga emmotti Ewart and Popple, 2013
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Species number (TNS):
135.
Fore wing length:
16–19 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Restricted to an area from north
of Windorah to the Stonehenge
district in western Queensland.
Adults have been observed from
January to March.
Notable localities:
Jundah.
Habitat:
Typically associated with Mulga
(Acacia aneura) or Red Mulga (A.
cyperophylla) woodland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A series of distinct triple chirps,
with the first chirp longer than the
two that follow. The phrases are
emitted at a fast rate. Adults sit
on the main trunks and upper
branches of trees. Males will
cease calling and move to a
different tree when disturbed.
Similar species:
Mulga Blackwing, Southern
Brigalow Blackwing, Kalgoorlie
Blackwing.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male
Habitat
Recording provided by A. Ewart