Redthroat (species: Pyrrholaemus brunneus) in Charles Darwin Reserve (Gaia Guide)
Pyrrholaemus brunneus
Redthroat


©NSW Government, Australia: Male Redthroat (Pyrrholaemus brunneus)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Acanthizidae
Genus Pyrrholaemus
Species Pyrrholaemus brunneus
Status least concern

Colours

              

Distinguishing features

Males have a reddish marking on the throat.  Their eyebrows are pale, as are their lores.


Females have a grey throat and white chin.

For both males and females, the upperparts are are grey-brown with a hint of olive on the back and rump.  The tail is darker and has a white tip.  The underparts are greyish.

Size

  • From 11.5 cm to 12 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. (Wikipedia)

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