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Stitchbird
Notiomystis cincta
Stitchbird (Notiomystis cincta) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Stitchbird (Notiomystis cincta) is a member of the Notiomystidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 93.4 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 Notiomystidae Stitchbird
- Genus Notiomystis
- Species cincta
Quick facts
- Weight
- 93.4 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Notiomystidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Stitchbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Stitchbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Stitchbird (Notiomystis cincta) belongs to the Notiomystidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU North I. and satellites (New Zealand).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 93.4 g, with a wing length of about 10.4 cm and a tail of around 7.8 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 101 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Stitchbird?
The Stitchbird is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 93.4 g.
Where does the Stitchbird live?
The Stitchbird is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU North I. and satellites (New Zealand), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Stitchbird belong to?
The Stitchbird (Notiomystis cincta) belongs to the Notiomystidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Stitchbird eat?
The Stitchbird is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Stitchbird migrate?
The Stitchbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Stitchbird 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 Stitchbird make?
1 real field recording of the Stitchbird — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Stitchbird's range?
The Stitchbird has a mapped global range of about 101 km².
Conservation
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