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Noisy Scrubbird
Atrichornis clamosus
Noisy Scrubbird (Atrichornis clamosus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Noisy Scrubbird (Atrichornis clamosus) is a member of the Atrichornithidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 42.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Atrichornithidae Scrubbirds
- Genus Atrichornis
- Species clamosus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 42.1 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Atrichornithidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Noisy Scrubbird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Noisy Scrubbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Noisy Scrubbird (Atrichornis clamosus) is a member of the Atrichornithidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU sw SA (sw Australia).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 42.1 g, with a wing length of about 7.4 cm and a tail of around 10.4 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 164 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Noisy Scrubbird?
The Noisy Scrubbird is a small bird that weighs around 42.1 g.
Where does the Noisy Scrubbird live?
The Noisy Scrubbird is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU sw SA (sw Australia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Noisy Scrubbird belong to?
The Noisy Scrubbird (Atrichornis clamosus) belongs to the Atrichornithidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Noisy Scrubbird eat?
The Noisy Scrubbird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Noisy Scrubbird migrate?
The Noisy Scrubbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Noisy Scrubbird endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Noisy Scrubbird make?
1 real field recording of the Noisy Scrubbird — including its alarm call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Noisy Scrubbird's range?
The Noisy Scrubbird has a mapped global range of about 164 km².
Conservation
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