Brown Songlark
NameBrown Songlark
Common NameBrown Songlark
Scientific NameCincloramphus cruralis
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsMales have dark brown upperparts heavily streaked with blackish-brown, and paler buffy-brown underparts. Females are generally paler and less streaky. Both sexes possess a long, graduated tail.
Vocalization / CallThe male's song is a loud, far-carrying, repetitive series of notes often described as 'witchy-witchy-witchy' or 'chook-chook-chook', delivered from a prominent perch or in a display flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across mainland Australia, excluding Tasmania and some of the most arid interior regions. It is migratory in parts of its range.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a songlark, Significant sexual dimorphism (males larger and darker), Streaky brown plumage, Long, graduated tail, Loud, distinctive song from prominent perches or in flight
Description
The Brown Songlark is a large, streaky brown songbird known for its distinctive loud song. Males are significantly larger and darker than females, often singing from prominent perches in open grasslands.
