Tasmanian Scrubwren
NameTasmanian Scrubwren
Common NameTasmanian Scrubwren
Scientific NameSericornis humilis
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown to dark brown, with a slightly darker crown and lores. Underparts are paler, greyish-brown to olive-buff, sometimes with faint streaking on the breast. It features a prominent pale eye-ring and a dark, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, rapid, high-pitched 'tsit-tsit-tsit' notes, often delivered as a scolding or churring call. They also produce a softer, more melodious song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Tasmania and its associated islands, including King Island and Flinders Island.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, drab brown bird, Pale eye-ring, Dark, slender bill, Secretive behavior in dense undergrowth, Endemic to Tasmania
Description
The Tasmanian Scrubwren is a small, secretive passerine endemic to Tasmania, characterized by its drab brown plumage and a distinctive pale eye-ring. It typically forages in dense undergrowth, actively searching for insects and other small invertebrates.
