Spotted Scrubwren
NameSpotted Scrubwren
Common NameSpotted Scrubwren
Scientific NameSericornis maculatus
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown to grey-brown. The face features a prominent white supercilium above a dark eye-stripe and dark lores. The throat and breast are white with heavy black spotting, which extends down the flanks. The belly is paler, often with a buffy wash.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a rapid, chattering, and often musical song, sometimes described as a 'churring' or 'trilling' sound. It also gives sharp alarm calls when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southwestern Australia, found along the coast and adjacent inland areas from Shark Bay in Western Australia to the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.
Identifying Featureswhite supercilium, dark eye-stripe, heavily spotted throat and breast, olive-brown upperparts, small size
Description
The Spotted Scrubwren is a small, active passerine endemic to southwestern Australia. It is characterized by its distinctive facial pattern and heavily spotted underparts, typically foraging in dense undergrowth for insects. This species is often heard before it is seen, with its rapid, chattering calls.
