Tasmanian Scrubwren
Sericornis humilis
The Tasmanian Scrubwren (Sericornis humilis) is a rare gerygones, thornbills, scrubwrens, and alli found only in Australia, weighing about 18 g. The Tasmanian scrubwren or brown scrubwren is a bird species endemic to the temperate forests of Tasmania and nearby King Island.
About the Tasmanian Scrubwren
The Tasmanian scrubwren or brown scrubwren is a bird species endemic to the temperate forests of Tasmania and nearby King Island. It lives in the understory of rainforest, woodland, dry forest, swamps and coastal scrublands.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Tasmanian Scrubwren look like?
- The Tasmanian scrubwren or brown scrubwren is a bird species endemic to the temperate forests of Tasmania and nearby King Island.
- How big is a Tasmanian Scrubwren?
- The Tasmanian Scrubwren is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Tasmanian Scrubwren?
- The Tasmanian Scrubwren is endemic to Australia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Tasmanian Scrubwren?
- The Tasmanian Scrubwren is most easily confused with the Spotted Scrubwren, the Atherton Scrubwren and the Large Scrubwren.
- Is the Tasmanian Scrubwren endangered?
- The Tasmanian Scrubwren is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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