New Caledonian Thicketbird
NameNew Caledonian Thicketbird
Common NameNew Caledonian Thicketbird
Scientific NameMegalurulus mariei
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are rufous-brown, becoming more rufous on the rump and tail. It has a prominent broad white supercilium contrasting with a dark loral stripe and brown crown. Underparts are whitish, with a rufous wash on the flanks and undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, clear, whistled notes, often accelerating and rising in pitch, sometimes ending in a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Grande Terre in New Caledonia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium, Rufous-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts with rufous flanks, Skulking behavior in dense vegetation, Endemic to New Caledonia
Description
The New Caledonian Thicketbird is a shy, medium-sized passerine endemic to New Caledonia. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, often near streams, and is known for its distinctive white supercilium.
