Bird guideSpotted Scrubwren

Small scrubwren with white eyebrow and pale iris.

⚠️Not listed

At a glance

FamilyThornbills and Allies
SizeTiny
RarityCommon
HabitatThis species is found in southwestern Australia, across the southern coast, to its eastern-most location along Spencer Gulf just north of Adelaide.
Best timeMost reliable in Western Australia from September to October.

Sounds

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Recorded by Khristos Nizamis

Range map

Range map

1374visible hotspots
47035visible records
2states
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

Has a dark face with a clear white eyebrow and chin stripe. Primarily olive-brown with a black-and-white shoulder patch and paler front. Chin is white with fine black streaking on breast and upper belly. This species is found in southwestern Australia, across the southern coast, to its eastern-most location along Spencer Gulf just north of Adelaide. Found in a wide range of habitats but typically only present where there is reasonably thick undergrowth. Formerly considered a subspecies of White-browed Scrubwren.

Behavior

It often makes a grumpy buzzing call but also sings a clear musical song.

Regional timing

Western Australia
Peak: September to October43,188 records
South Australia
Peak: September to January3,778 records
New South Wales
Peak: June1 records
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