Buff-faced Scrubwren
NameBuff-faced Scrubwren
Common NameBuff-faced Scrubwren
Scientific NameSericornis perspicillatus
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has olive-brown upperparts, a distinctive buffy face, and a pale eye. Its underparts are generally pale yellowish, and it possesses a short, dark tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, rapid, chattering or trilling notes, often delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Buff-faced Scrubwren is endemic to the montane regions of New Guinea, where it is found in highland forests.
Identifying Featuresbuffy face, pale eye, olive-brown upperparts, yellowish underparts, small size, active foraging in undergrowth
Description
The Buff-faced Scrubwren is a small, active passerine bird found in the montane forests of New Guinea. It typically forages in dense undergrowth for insects, often moving quickly through the vegetation.
