Apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea) by Ian

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, (1 Timothy 1:1 ESV)
And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. (Luke 17:5 KJV)

CLASS – AVES, Order – PASSERIFORMES, Family – Corcoracidae – Australian Mudnesters

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Species (2)

White-winged Chough (Corcorax melanorhamphos)
Apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea)

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White-winged Chough (Corcorax melanoramphos) by Nick Talbot – An adult on a nest

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Photographers or Videographers used on this page from our sidebar, Photography, are:
Ian Montgomery’s Birdway
Nick Talbot – Videographer

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Articles Mentioning Birds From This Family:

• The Apostlebird – The Ground Dwellers… ~ by a j mithra
• Birds of the Bible – Names of Birds
• Sunday Inspiration – From Mud to Beauty

Other Websites that have photos of this Family:

• Corcoracidae – Ian Montgomery’s Birdway
• Australian Mudnesters (Struthideidae)  – IBC
• Australian mudnester – Wikipedia
• Family : Corcoracidae – Le quide ornitho

The family is often commonly called Corcoracidae, however this is the junior synonym. It contains just two species in two genera, the White-winged Chough, Corcorax melanorhamphos, and the Apostlebird Struthidea cinerea. Both are endemic to Australia.

Both the Australian mudnesters are found in open habitat in eastern Australia, mostly open eucalypt woodlands and some forest that lacks a closed canopy. The Apostlebird is more tolerant of arid habitats and is found in arid woodland and shrublands. Both species are tolerant of human modified habitats and will occupy farmlands and suburban areas, and even parks and gardens. (Wikipedia)

Some of the Family – Photos are Alphabetical down the columns:

White-winged Chough (Corcorax melanoramphos) in mud nest by Ian

Apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea) by Ian

Birds building mud nest on window sill ©©

Birds building mud nest on window sill ©©

Birds building mud nest on window sill ©©

Apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea) by Ian

Birds building mud nest on window sill ©©

Apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea) by Ian

Birds building mud nest on window sill ©©

Birds building mud nest on window sill ©©

Birds building mud nest on window sill ©©

Birds building mud nest on window sill ©©