The crimson chatterbox (Epthianura tricolor), also known as the tricolor chatterbox, salty canary and crimson-breasted nun, is a species of small bird native to Australia.

“Crimson Talk”.

The crimson chat is often confused with the male red-capped robin, but there are three main differences between the two species.

Additionally, the beak of the crimson chat is longer and thinner than that of the robin.

Crimson Chats are found throughout central Australia, from the west coast to the Great Dividing Range and from the tropics to the south coast.

“Crimson Chat” by Laurie RB is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

They can be found in various habitats, including deserts, semi-arid regions, forests, grasslands and coastal shrublands.

“Crimson Chat” by Laurie RB is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

These birds move to wetter areas when there is not enough rain, which helps them find the best flowers and nectar.

“Crimson Chat” by Laurie RB is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Crimson Chats eat insects and spiders on the ground or in bushes and use their brush-like tongue to extract nectar or take seeds from flowers close to the ground.

“Crimson Chat” by Laurie RB is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Breeding occurs from August to October in the south and almost anytime in the drier northern regions after rain.

“Crimson Chat” by Laurie RB is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Conservation of this bird is safe according to relevant federal and New South Wales organisations, with the only significant threat being predators.