Atherton Scrubwren
A species of Scrubwrens Scientific name : Sericornis keri Genus : Scrubwrens
Atherton Scrubwren, A species of Scrubwrens
Botanical name: Sericornis keri
Genus: Scrubwrens
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Description
The Atherton scrubwren (Sericornis keri) is a bird species. Placed in the family Pardalotidae in the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy, this has met with opposition and indeed is now known to be wrong; they rather belong to the independent family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to Queensland (south-eastern coasts of Cape York Peninsula). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Atherton Scrubwren feeds on insects like cockroach eggs, beetles, flies, wasps, ants, and grasshoppers. Prefers foraging on the ground or up to middle levels, turning over leaves and searching leaf litter. Most active during cooler times, they are wary and quick to avoid observers.
Habitat
The habitat of atherton Scrubwren primarily encompasses rainforests, particularly on tablelands. These birds are often found amidst dense microphyll vine-fern thickets. While they mainly reside in deep forest interiors, they are also encountered along forest edges, adapting well to the lush understorey typical of their environment.
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
Atherton Scrubwren 
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