Large-billed Scrubwren
NameLarge-billed Scrubwren
Common NameLarge-billed Scrubwren
Scientific NameSericornis magnirostris
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, often with a slightly rufous-brown wash on the crown and nape. Underparts are paler, ranging from yellowish-buff to off-white, particularly on the belly. The lores and ear-coverts are plain and slightly darker than the throat. The bill is relatively long and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, ringing, and often repeated 'twee-twee-twee' or 'chip-chip-chip' song. It also produces various sharp alarm calls and softer contact notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Australia, its range extends from Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, south through New South Wales, to eastern Victoria.
Identifying FeaturesRelatively large, dark bill, Plain olive-brown upperparts, Pale yellowish-buff underparts, Found in dense forest undergrowth, Distinctive loud, ringing call
Description
The Large-billed Scrubwren is a small, plain-colored passerine typically found in the dense undergrowth of wet forests. It is characterized by its olive-brown upperparts, paler underparts, and a noticeably robust bill for its size. This species is an active insectivore, foraging through foliage and leaf litter.
