| Apostlebirds
live in the drier parts of Australia and travel in small family
groups, often around twelve. This number lead to the
reference to the 12 apostles of Christ for their name.
These birds are often very friendly
and will raid picnic grounds and camping areas for food scraps.
Their nests are large, heavy,
bowl-shaped structures made of clay and plant material; they look
much bigger than they really need. It seems ironic that
these birds - along with Magpie-larks and White-winged Choughs -
require water to build their nests, yet often live in areas where
water is scarce.
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