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Forages on the ground, darting between shrubs.
Vulnerable
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyFairywrens
SizeTiny
RarityUncommon
HabitatDense shrubs, grassy margins, scrub, hedgerows, and low cover near open feeding patches.
Best timeMost reliable in South Australia from August to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Gregor Smith
Range map
Range map
175visible hotspots
1199visible 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
Upperparts pale brown, with even paler brown underparts. Much more solidly built than fairywrens, with fine white streaks on head and chest.
Behavior
Forages on the ground, darting between shrubs.
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