The eastern whipbird (Psophodes olivaceus) is an insectivorous passerine bird native to the east coast of Australia.

The eastern whipbird was mistakenly described by John Latham as two separate species in 1801 from early colonial illustrations, first as the white-cheeked crow (Corvus olivaceus) and as the coachwhip flycatcher (Muscicapa crepitans).

[4] John Gould recorded the aboriginal term Djou from the Hunter Region of New South Wales.

Two subspecies are recognized:[9] A slim bird some 26–30 cm (10–12 in) in length and 47–72 grams (1.7–2.5 oz) in weight, it is olive green with a black head and breast.

Breeding occurs from late winter through spring; a loosely built bowl of twigs and sticks lined with softer material such as grasses, located in shrubs or trees less than 3–4 m (9.8–13.1 ft) above the ground.

[15] A clutch of two eggs, pale blue with blackish splotches and spots, measuring 28 x 20 mm, is laid.

[16] The female incubates and the eggs and broods the nestlings, though the male helps feed and take a more active role in looking after fledglings for 6 weeks after leaving the nest.