Long-legged songbird found in semi-arid parts of southern Australia.
VIC: Vulnerable
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyAustralasian Robins
SizeTiny
RarityCommon
HabitatLong-legged songbird found in semi-arid parts of southern Australia.
Best timeMost reliable in South Australia from September to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Nick Talbot
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
18147approx records
3states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Very subtle dark mark through the eye and cheek.
Behavior
Usually seen running around on the ground in open woodland, although male also sings from higher perches.
Gallery
Regional timing
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia
New South Wales