Oreoica cristata; Print; The crested bellbird (Oreoica gutturalis) is a medium-sized passerine bird in the family Oreoicidae. It is native to drier parts of Australia where its typical habitats are acacia scrublands; eucalypt woodlands; spinifex and saltbush plains and; dunes. The male is about 20 cm (8 in) long and has a grey head; a black crest and breast; and a grey or olive brown body. The female and juvenile are similar but the colours are more muted and the black breast is lacking. The distinctive call is a high pitched bell-like sound; audible at some distance. Sometimes a pair of birds duet.; 1825-1834