Eastern Bristlebird
NameEastern Bristlebird
Common NameEastern Bristlebird
Scientific NameDasyornis brachypterus
FamilyDasyornithidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, becoming rufous on the rump and tail. Underparts are paler greyish-brown, with a whitish throat. The eyes are reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallA loud, clear, and distinctive call, often described as a series of sharp 'chip-chip-chew' notes or a 'whisk-whisk-a-whee' whistle, typically given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, coastal
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeFound in fragmented populations along the southeastern coast of Australia, from southern Queensland through New South Wales to eastern Victoria.
Identifying FeaturesLong, graduated tail, Dull brown plumage with rufous rump, Pale throat, Reddish-brown eyes, Loud, distinctive call, Secretive, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
A small, secretive, ground-dwelling bird with dull brown plumage and a distinctive long, graduated tail. It is known for its loud, clear calls, often heard from dense undergrowth where it forages for insects.
