Rockwarbler
Origma solitaria
The Rockwarbler (Origma solitaria) is a rare gerygones, thornbills, scrubwrens, and alli found only in Australia, weighing about 14 g. The rockwarbler, is a bird in the family Acanthizidae.
About the Rockwarbler
The rockwarbler, is a bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is the only bird species endemic to the mainland of the state of New South Wales in Australia.
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How to identify it
The rockwarbler is 14 cm (5.5 in) in length and weighs around 14 g (0.5 oz), with predominantly dark grey-brown plumage, darker wings and more red-brown underparts, cinnamon-tinged face and forehead, and whitish throat. Its tail is black. Adult males and females have similar plumage. Juveniles have duller and paler plumage than the adult, with a reddish tint to the throat, and a greyer chin. It can be distinguished from the pilotbird by its smaller size and head, white throat patch, and square tail.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Rockwarbler can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rockwarbler?
- The rockwarbler is 14 cm (5.5 in) in length and weighs around 14 g (0.5 oz), with predominantly dark grey-brown plumage, darker wings and more red-brown underparts, cinnamon-tinged face and forehead, and whitish throat. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rockwarbler?
- The Rockwarbler is a tiny sized bird weighing about 14 g.
- Where can you see a Rockwarbler?
- The Rockwarbler is endemic to Australia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Rockwarbler?
- The Rockwarbler is most easily confused with the Green-backed Gerygone, the Redthroat and the Tasmanian Thornbill.
- Is the Rockwarbler endangered?
- The Rockwarbler is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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