Spinifexbird (species: Eremiornis carteri) in Kimberley Coast (Gaia Guide)
Eremiornis carteri
Spinifexbird


©John Gerrard Keulemans: Spinifexbird (Eremiornis carteri)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Megaluridae
Genus Eremiornis
Species Eremiornis carteri
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

It has a rich brown cap, golden brown streaked wings, and a long tail. It flies weakly, with its tail drooping. The feet are relatively small. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 15 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is generally found among spinifex and dense grasses.

Diet

Its diet comprises a variety of insects and seeds collected in porcupine grass. (Wikipedia)

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