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This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>.<br /> | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>.<br /> | ||
| − | Formerly placed in genus ''[[:Category:Cincloramphus| | + | Formerly placed in genus ''[[:Category:Cincloramphus|Cincloramphus]]'' by Gill and Donsker. |
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Revision as of 18:44, 28 June 2014
- Megalurus cruralis
Identification
Male 23-25 cm
- Dark cinnamon brown
- Black bill and iris
Female 18-19cm
- Brown back
- Brownish-white underparts
The male Brown Songlark is the only Australian bird with fawn crown contrasted with sooty-brown face and breast.
Distribution
Australia (escept most north and east coast regions): found in New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Formerly placed in genus Cincloramphus by Gill and Donsker.
Habitat
Pastureland and open grassy scrubland.
Behaviour
Flight
Legs dangle in flight.
Diet
The diet includes insects and seeds.
Breeding
The nests is a small depression in the ground; the female incubates the eggs and rears the young.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Avibase
- Wikipedia
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Brown Songlark. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 12 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Brown_Songlark
