Western Bristlebird
NameWestern Bristlebird
Common NameWestern Bristlebird
Scientific NameDasyornis longirostris
FamilyDasyornithidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, finely barred with darker brown, with a slightly paler greyish-brown head. Underparts are paler greyish-brown, transitioning to rufous-brown on the flanks and undertail coverts. The long tail is rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, rich, and melodious song, often a series of whistles and trills. It also produces a sharp 'chip-chip-chip' alarm call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area of southwestern Western Australia, primarily found in Fitzgerald River National Park and Waychinicup National Park.
Identifying Featureslong tail, dull brown plumage, rufous undertail coverts, secretive behavior, loud melodious song, dense coastal heath habitat
Description
This small, secretive Australian passerine is characterized by its long tail and dull brown plumage with rufous undertail coverts. It typically forages on the ground within dense coastal heathland, often remaining hidden but revealing its presence through its loud, melodious song.
