Family

Acanthizidae

Description

Largish dark-red eye, fine buff and brown scalloping on the forehead, blackish arrowlike markings on a grey throat and breast.

Habits

Diurnal, Feeds mostly in foliage. Established pairs hold territories a quarter to 5 ha year round.

Habitat

Desert Woodland Shrubland, Arid scrubs and woodlands.

Breeding

July to December, 3 white, with reddish blotches and freckles, breeding season Incubation 17-21 days, by the female, young fledge 15 days.

Parks

Diet

Carnivore, Insectivore.

Details

Common Name: Brown Thornbill Scientific Name: Acanthiza pusilla
Sub Order: Unavailable Order: Passeriformes
Class: Aves Category: Endemic
Status: Least Concern Size: 100 mm

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