Sericornis frontalis

Other Names: White Browed Scrub Wren

Size: Birds Size: 11-14 cm

Family: Pardalotidae (Pardalotes, Bristlebirds, Scrubwrens, Thornbills and allies, 30 species in Australia)

Distribution: Within about 100-300 km of the coasts of NSW, VIC, SA, Southern WA and QLD, all of TAS.

Status: Common

Habitat: Dense undergrowth all altitudes, saltmarshes, heaths, urban.

References: Simpson and Day, Reader's Digest

About the White-browed Scrubwren

The White-browed Scrubwren is almost always found on the ground. It can be quite friendly and not concerned about coming close to people, although I haven't managed to take a clear photograph of one yet.

The white marks under and above the eye (which is yellow) help to identify it.

Photo: By Imogen Warren at Shutterstock. Higher Resolution 5286 x 3524.

Photo: Glenbrook NP, Blue Mountains NSW.

Photo: Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens, Blue Mountains NSW.

Photo: Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains NSW.

See Also

Australian Mammals
Australian Reptiles
Australian Frogs
Australian Fish
Australian Spiders and Their Faces
Australian Wild Plant Foods

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