Southern Whiteface
NameSouthern Whiteface
Common NameSouthern Whiteface
Scientific NameAphelocephala leucopsis
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis species has a prominent white face contrasting with a dark brown to blackish cap. Its upperparts are grey-brown, while the underparts are pale grey to whitish. It possesses a short, dark bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'chip' notes, often given in contact calls. They also produce a short, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across inland southern Australia, extending from Western Australia through South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales, into southern Queensland.
Identifying FeaturesWhite face, Dark cap, Small size, Plump body shape, Grey-brown upperparts
Description
The Southern Whiteface is a small, plump passerine bird with a distinctive white face and dark cap. It typically forages on the ground or in low shrubs, often in small groups, searching for insects.
