Spotted Scrubwren
Sericornis maculatus
EndemicStatus
Fairly CommonRarity
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Species Description
The Spotted Scrubwren (*Sericornis maculatus*) is a lively, small bird native to the dense undergrowth and coastal thickets of southern Australia, ranging from Adelaide west to Shark Bay in Western Australia.This bird is well adapted to life in tangled vegetation, where it is often heard before it is seen.
Fun Facts
Their nests have been found in unusual places such as flowerpots, buckets, and even helmets.
1. Bold white eyebrow and chin set off by a dark facial mask
2. Distinctive white underparts with dark spots or streaks on the breast
3. Pale iris stands out against a darker face
Spotted Scrubwrens are found across southern coastal Australia, from Shark Bay in Western Australia through to the Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, and coastal South Australia. They prefer habitats with dense, tangled undergrowth such as eucalypt forests, mallee woodlands, coastal heathlands, and thickly vegetated gullies. These birds are often located by their gruff, buzzing calls and are most active in the early morning, foraging low to the ground or in dense shrubs for insects and other small prey.
Physical Attributes
Height
13 cm
Size Relative to Other Birds12%
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