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Rufous Bristlebird
Dasyornis broadbenti(McCoy, 1867)
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- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Dasyornithidae
- Genus
- Dasyornis
At a glance
The Rufous Bristlebird is a medium-sized bird, about 23–28 cm long, listed as Least Concern and endemic to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 23–28 cm
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Rufous Bristlebird look like?
The Rufous Bristlebird is a medium-sized bird, about 23–28 cm long and weighing 68–90 g.
The rufous bristlebird is one of three extant species of bristlebirds. It is endemic to Australia and three subspecies have been described, from coastal south-western Western Australia, south-eastern South Australia and south-western Victoria. Its natural habitat is coastal shrublands and heathlands. It is threatened by habitat destruction.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Rufous Bristlebird?
The Rufous Bristlebird is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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04 · Voice
What it sounds like
Call
George Cox · M849+3C Rocky Point Rock Pools, Jan Juc VIC 3228, Australia
Call
porkytama · Kingston, Coorong, AU-SA, AU
Call
Peter Crowcroft · Anglesea VIC 3230, Australia
Call
Julia Palmer · Jan Juc VIC 3228, Australia
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Rufous Bristlebird eat?
The Rufous Bristlebird feeds on fruit, seeds and terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in pairs or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
6 photos
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