Noisy Scrubbird
NameNoisy Scrubbird
Common NameNoisy Scrubbird
Scientific NameAtrichornis clamosus
FamilyAtrichornithidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsPredominantly rufous-brown to dark brown on the upperparts, with a paler, buffy-white throat and belly. Males exhibit a distinctive black crescent on the upper breast. The tail is long, dark, and often held upright.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its extremely loud, varied, and complex calls, which include whistles, scolding notes, and impressive mimicry of other bird species. Its calls are disproportionately loud for its size.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted coastal region of southwestern Western Australia, primarily found in the Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve and a few other translocated populations.
Identifying FeaturesExtremely loud and varied calls, Secretive, ground-dwelling behavior, Long, dark, often cocked tail, Rufous-brown plumage with paler underparts, Very short, rounded wings (almost flightless)
Description
The Noisy Scrubbird is a small, secretive, ground-dwelling passerine bird endemic to Western Australia, known for its exceptionally loud and varied vocalizations. It has very short, rounded wings, making it almost flightless, and a long, often cocked tail.
