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Eastern Bristlebird
Dasyornis brachypterus
Eastern Bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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See what's near you right nowThe Eastern Bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus) is a member of the Dasyornithidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 41.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Dasyornithidae Bristlebirds
- Genus Dasyornis
- Species brachypterus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 41.8 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Dasyornithidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Endangered
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Eastern Bristlebird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Eastern Bristlebird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Eastern Bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus) is a species of bird in the Dasyornithidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU ec, se Australia.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 41.8 g, with a wing length of about 7.3 cm and a tail of around 10.1 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 2,110 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Eastern Bristlebird?
The Eastern Bristlebird is a small bird that weighs around 41.8 g.
Where does the Eastern Bristlebird live?
The Eastern Bristlebird is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU ec, se Australia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Eastern Bristlebird belong to?
The Eastern Bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus) belongs to the Dasyornithidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Eastern Bristlebird eat?
The Eastern Bristlebird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Eastern Bristlebird migrate?
The Eastern Bristlebird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Eastern Bristlebird endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Eastern Bristlebird make?
1 real field recording of the Eastern Bristlebird — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Eastern Bristlebird's range?
The Eastern Bristlebird has a mapped global range of about 2,110 km².
Conservation
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