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Eastern Bristlebird - BirdForum Opus

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Photo by tunpin.ong
Photographed: Barren Grounds Reserve
Dasyornis brachypterus

Identification

21cm.

  • Dull brown upperparts
  • Light grey underparts
  • Rufous wings
  • Pale face
  • Long tail can look frayed
  • Bristles at base of bill
  • Bright red iris

Distribution

Australia.

Taxonomy

There are 2 subspecies.

Habitat

Low vegetation, heathland, and open woodland.

Behaviour

The diet includes ants and other insects.

They build dome shaped nests either on or near the ground; 2 eggs are laid.

References

New South Wales government

External Links

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