 The species has long been regarded as sedentary, but one, probably two records from near Adelaide (from where it is unlikely to be overlooked, and very distant from the remainder of its known range) suggest that movements do occur.The presence of the red-lored whistler is most often revealed by its calls, which are sweet and varied, but may not always be strong.While it is often seen perched in trees and shrubs, it feeds, for the most part, on the ground, and may be quite difficult to find.