Spinifexbird
NameSpinifexbird
Common NameSpinifexbird
Scientific NameEremiornis carteri
FamilyEremiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain reddish-brown, contrasting with paler buffy-white underparts. It has a rufous (reddish-brown) crown and nape, a pale supercilium (eyebrow), and a pale throat. The eyes are dark, and the bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a distinctive, loud, clear, and far-carrying series of 'chip-chip-chip-chip' or 'chee-chee-chee-chee' notes, often delivered from an exposed perch. It also produces a harsh alarm call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to arid and semi-arid regions of northern and central Australia, primarily inhabiting areas dominated by dense spinifex (Triodia) grasslands, often with scattered shrubs or trees.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain reddish-brown plumage, Rufous crown, Pale throat and supercilium, Long tail often held cocked, Preference for spinifex habitat, Loud, distinctive 'chip-chip' call
Description
The Spinifexbird is a small, secretive passerine endemic to Australia, characterized by its plain brown plumage and a relatively long tail often held cocked. It is typically found foraging low within dense spinifex grasslands, where its cryptic coloration provides excellent camouflage.
