Fernwren (species: Oreoscopus gutturalis) in Cairns and Surrounds (Gaia Guide)
Oreoscopus gutturalis
Fernwren


©kokhuitan: Fernwren (Oreoscopus gutturalis)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Acanthizidae
Genus Oreoscopus
Species Oreoscopus gutturalis
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

It has a white eyebrow and throat and a long thin bill.  The upperparts and tail are olive-brown and the crown of the head is similar but darker.  Underparts are a paler olive-brown.  Legs are also a dark brownish-grey.  Males and females are very similar.  Juveniles lack the white facial markings.

Size

  • From 12 cm to 14 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Fernwren (Oreoscopus gutturalis)

Distribution and habitat preferences

They are found in high-altitude rainforest floors, foraging among the leaf litter and debris.

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