Redthroat
NameRedthroat
Common NameRedthroat
Scientific NamePyrrholaemus brunneus
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey-brown, with paler greyish-white underparts. Males exhibit a prominent rufous-orange throat patch, while females have a duller or absent patch. It also features a pale eyebrow and a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, rich, and melodious song, often described as a churring or whirring trill. It also produces various alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to arid and semi-arid regions of inland Australia, found across Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange throat patch, Grey-brown plumage, Pale eyebrow, Ground-dwelling behavior, Melodious song
Description
A small, plump, ground-dwelling passerine endemic to Australia, characterized by its grey-brown plumage and a distinctive rufous-orange throat patch. It forages for insects among leaf litter and low vegetation in arid and semi-arid scrublands.
