Tasmanian Scrubwren
A species of Scrubwrens, Also known as Brown Scrubwren Scientific name : Sericornis humilis Genus : Scrubwrens
Tasmanian Scrubwren, A species of Scrubwrens
Also known as:
Brown Scrubwren
Botanical name: Sericornis humilis
Genus: Scrubwrens
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Description General Info
Description
The Tasmanian scrubwren or brown scrubwren (Sericornis humilis) 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. Placed in the family Pardalotidae in the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy, this has met with opposition and indeed is now no longer accepted; they instead are currently placed in the independent family Acanthizidae. It is alternately considered a subspecies of the smaller white-browed scrubwren, and further research is needed to understand the relationships between the two species. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Tasmanian Scrubwren feeds primarily on small invertebrates like beetles, ants, and spiders, alongside seeds from various plant families. Foraging occurs mainly on the ground within leaf litter and amidst low vegetation, employing methods like gleaning and probing, adapting seasonally.
Habitat
The tasmanian Scrubwren predominantly resides in dense understory areas of temperate rainforests and both wet and dry sclerophyll forests. Its presence is notable in woodlands, especially moist gullies within forested regions, including wet eucalypt and Antarctic beech environments. It also occupies coastal shrublands and heathlands, preferring terrains with rich undergrowth but generally avoids open or recently burnt areas.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Australasian warblers Genus
Scrubwrens Species
Tasmanian Scrubwren 
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