Grey Emutail
NameGrey Emutail
Common NameGrey Emutail
Scientific NameEremiornis carteri
FamilyEremiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain grey-brown, becoming slightly paler on the underparts. It has a whitish throat and a faint, pale supercilium above the eye. The tail is long and slender.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, high-pitched, rapid series of tinkling or trilling notes, often delivered from within dense cover. It also produces harsh alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area of the Pilbara region in Western Australia, primarily inhabiting rocky ranges and spinifex grasslands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain grey-brown plumage, Long, slender tail, Preference for dense spinifex habitat, High-pitched, trilling song
Description
The Grey Emutail is a small, shy passerine bird characterized by its plain grey-brown plumage and a relatively long, slender tail. It typically forages low in dense spinifex vegetation, often in rocky habitats.
