Tropical Scrubwren
Sericornis beccarii
NativeStatus
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Species Description
The Tropical Scrubwren (*Sericornis beccarii*), also known as Beccari's Scrubwren, is a small, elusive bird found in the dense rainforests and monsoon forests of northern Cape York Peninsula, extending into southern New Guinea and the Aru Islands, known for their energetic foraging and complex vocalizations; highlighting the unique biodiversity of Australia’s tropical north.
Fun Facts
In far northern Queensland, their nests are hosts to the Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo.
1. Thin white eyebrow and small white spots above and below the eye.
2. Broken white-edged black patches on the shoulders.
3. Dark olive upperparts with paler underparts.
Tropical Scrubwrens are found in the rainforests and monsoon forests of northern Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, as well as in southern New Guinea and the Aru Islands. They inhabit dense understory and vine thickets, often close to the ground or in the lower levels of the forest. The best chances to spot them are at dawn or early morning, as they actively forage in tangled vegetation, often remaining hidden and moving quickly through thick cover.
Physical Attributes
Height
12 cm
Size Relative to Other Birds7%
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