Santo Thicketbird
Cincloramphus whitneyi
Santo Thicketbird (Cincloramphus whitneyi) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
The Santo Thicketbird (Cincloramphus whitneyi) is a member of the Locustellidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 36 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Locustellidae Grassbirds & Allies
- Genus Cincloramphus
- Species whitneyi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 36 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Locustellidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Vulnerable
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Santo Thicketbird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Santo Thicketbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Santo Thicketbird (Cincloramphus whitneyi) belongs to the Locustellidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU montane Santo (nw Vanuatu).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 36 g, with a wing length of about 6.3 cm and a tail of around 6.3 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Santo Thicketbird?
The Santo Thicketbird is a small bird that weighs around 36 g.
Where does the Santo Thicketbird live?
The Santo Thicketbird is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU montane Santo (nw Vanuatu), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Santo Thicketbird belong to?
The Santo Thicketbird (Cincloramphus whitneyi) belongs to the Locustellidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Santo Thicketbird eat?
The Santo Thicketbird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Santo Thicketbird migrate?
The Santo Thicketbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Santo Thicketbird make?
1 real field recording of the Santo Thicketbird — including its alarm call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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