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Small, long-tailed bird with black mustache and rufous-brown upperparts, found only in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, where it scampers between large spinifex clumps in dry open habitats.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyFairywrens
SizeTiny
RarityRare
HabitatDense shrubs, grassy margins, scrub, hedgerows, and low cover near open feeding patches.
Best timeMost reliable in Western Australia from June.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Mark Carter
Range map
Range map
99visible hotspots
382visible records
1states
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
Usually seen only with a dedicated search. Upperparts rufous-brown, with white throat and pale underparts.
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