Shelter: Nests are hidden within dense shrubs and grasses
Diet: Insects, lerps and nectar
Water: Native frog ponds and bird baths
ReWild Benefit: Pollination and pest control
Habitat Guide - Shelter
Natural Shelter
White-fronted Chats build nests under dense shrubs and in tall grasses. They typically do not breed in home gardens.
Birds build their nests with materials collected around the garden including twigs, bark, grass, cobwebs, fabrics, and even pet fur. Clumping grasses and groundcovers in the garden can provide natural nesting materials for nesting birds as well.
Novel Shelter
Not required.
Habitat Guide - Food and Water
Providing natural sources of food
White-fronted Chats feed on insects and can gather in large flocks when food is plentiful. Garden located near wetlands can emulate the surrounding environment to provide additional foraging habitat. Paperbarks, groundcovers, clumping grasses, and areas of mulch can attract insects to the garden.
Providing sources of water
Bird baths are popular with local birds.
Frog ponds and damplands are popular amongst honeyeaters as they provide food, water, and refuge. Deep ponds are hazardous for small birds and partially submerged rocks or logs can provide a safer avenue to exit the water incase they fall in.
ReWild Benefits
White-fronted Chats control pests (annoying mozzies and midgies) and can help drive a healthier environment for our community. If you want to know more about White-fronted Chats visit BirdLife Australia. Visit BirdLife Australia to learn more about these native birds and record any sightings via Birdata to help scientists monitor their population.
