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  There are about 13 bird species in this family. They are all found in Australia and Asia. They are small to medium birds, about 5 - 11 inches in length. They have long, pointed wings; thick bills; and medium to long rounded tails. They are found in a variety of habitats including forests, brushlands, and grasslands. They eat insects and other invertebrates and many have elaborate songs.   World Status Key US Status Key 
 
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 Least Concern
Least Concern   Near Threatened
Near Threatened   Vulnerable
Vulnerable   Endangered
Endangered  Critically Endangered
Critically Endangered   Extinct in Wild
Extinct in Wild   Extinct
Extinct 
 Threatened in NH
 Threatened in NH   Endangered in US
 Endangered in US Endangered in NH
 Endangered in NH   Introduced
 Introduced Africa
 Africa   Asia
 Asia   Australia/Oceania
 Australia/Oceania   Europe
 Europe   North America
 North America   South America
 South America   NH
 NH