Rufous Bristlebird
Dasyornis broadbenti
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyDasyornithidae (Bristlebirds)
- GenusDasyornis (Bristlebirds)
- SpeciesDasyornis broadbenti (Rufous Bristlebird)
About the Rufous Bristlebird
The rufous bristlebird (Dasyornis broadbenti) is one of three extant species of bristlebirds. It is endemic to Australia and three subspecies have been described, from coastal south-western Western Australia, south-eastern South Australia and south-western Victoria. Its natural habitat is coastal shrublands and heathlands. It is threatened by habitat destruction.
The species Dasyornis broadbenti comprises three geographically separated subspecies, one of which is extinct: Dasyornis broadbenti broadbenti (McCoy, 1867) - the Coorong rufous bristlebird occurs from the mouth of the Coorong in South Australia to Portland Bay and Port Fairy in Victoria.
D. b. caryochrous Schodde & Mason, 1999 - the Otways rufous bristlebird is found on the coast of the Otway Ranges in Victoria from Peterborough to Anglesea. D. b. litoralis (Milligan, 1902) - the extinct western rufous bristlebird formerly occurred in Southwest Australia between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Mentelle.
The rufous bristlebird is a medium-sized bird (approximately 77g) that is predominantly brown, with a long tail and short rounded wings. It has a rich rufous coloured head and ear coverts. The... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous Bristlebird in Great Otway National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Otway National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous Bristlebird in Great Otway National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous Bristlebird sighting in Great Otway National Park, based on 1,155 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous Bristlebird in Great Otway National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Rufous Bristlebird in Great Otway National Park in our monthly data.