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Grayish above, paler gray below, with faint wingbars and long tail, often flicked upward.
VIC: Vulnerable
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyAustralasian Robins
SizeTiny
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen woodland, scrub, forest edge, gardens, and mixed canopy with active insect life.
Best timeMost reliable in South Australia from September to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Nick Talbot
Range map
Range map
1244visible hotspots
18344visible records
3states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
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
Long-legged songbird found in semi-arid parts of southern Australia. 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.
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