Pale-billed Scrubwren
NamePale-billed Scrubwren
Common NamePale-billed Scrubwren
Scientific NameSericornis spilodera
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, often with a slightly rufous wash on the crown. Underparts are paler, ranging from grayish-olive to whitish on the belly. It possesses a pale, flesh-colored bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, churring, or trilling notes, often delivered rapidly. It also has various contact calls and alarm notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Guinea, where it inhabits tropical and subtropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying Featurespale bill, drab olive-brown plumage, small size, skulking behavior, dark eye
Description
A small, drab olive-brown bird with a distinctive pale, flesh-colored bill, typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of forests. It is known for its skulking behavior, often remaining hidden within vegetation.
