Atherton Scrubwren
NameAtherton Scrubwren
Common NameAtherton Scrubwren
Scientific NameSericornis keri
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, becoming slightly rufous-brown on the rump and tail. Underparts are paler, a buffy-brown, with a faint darker wash on the flanks. It has a dark, slender bill, dark legs, and a noticeable pale eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' notes, often delivered rapidly. It also produces a distinctive, loud, ringing song that carries well through the forest.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to a restricted area of the Atherton Tableland in northeastern Queensland, Australia, primarily inhabiting tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab olive-brown plumage, pale eye, dark slender bill, skulking behavior in undergrowth, distinctive ringing call
Description
The Atherton Scrubwren is a small, shy passerine bird endemic to the rainforests of the Atherton Tableland. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often remaining hidden, and is known for its distinctive ringing calls.
