White-Browed Scrubwren
Sericornis frontalis
Aves › Passeriformes › Acanthizidae › Sericornis
Conservation status: least_concern
The white-browed scrubwren is a passerine bird found on the New England Tablelands and coastal areas of Australia. Placed in the family Pardalotidae in the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy, this has met with opposition and indeed is now known to be wrong; they rather belong to the independent family Acanthizidae.
How To Identify
It is a medium-sized songbird with generally dull grey or brown plumage. Its most distinguishing feature is the contrasting white streak forming a prominent stripe across its forehead.
Habitat
It inhabits dense scrubland, heathland, and eucalyptus forests along the eastern coast of Australia, typically in areas with thick understory vegetation.
Behaviour
This bird forages actively and noisily on the ground and in low vegetation, often in pairs or small family groups, searching for insects and other invertebrates.
Native Range
The White-Browed Scrubwren is native to the New England Tablelands and coastal areas of Australia.
Did You Know?
The White-browed Scrubwren has distinctive white eyebrows that make it look perpetually surprised, and it's one of Australia's most vocal birds, often giving away its presence with loud, chattering calls.
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