There are 5 species of small to medium-sized birds in this family. They are found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.
Australo-Papuan babblers live in flocks of 20-40 birds and are very social and noisy. They feed on insects on the ground.
They are usually brown to gray and have long tails and long, pointed, slightly curved bills.
Four species are found in arid and open areas. One species, the New Guinea Babbler (Pomatostomus isidorei), is found in the forests of New Guinea.
Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist
Status taken from NH Fish and Game
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