Rockwarbler
Origma solitaria
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyAcanthizidae (Thornbills and Allies)
- GenusOrigma (Typical Mouse-Warblers and Rockwarbler)
- SpeciesOrigma solitaria (Rockwarbler)
About the Rockwarbler
The rockwarbler (Origma solitaria), 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. The rockwarbler was described and illustrated in 1808 by the English artist and naturalist John Lewin under the binomial name Sylvia solitaria. For many years it was the only member of the genus Origma until genetic work showed that it was related to two species of mousewarblers from New Guinea. The rockwarbler diverged from the common ancestor of the other two species around 9 million years ago. Rockwarbler has been designated the official name by the International Ornithologists' Union (IOC). Common names also include cataract-bird, cave-bird, origma, rock-robin, and sandstone robin. A former common name, hanging dick, came about from its nest, which hangs suspended in a cave. It has no subspecies.
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... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rockwarbler in Royal 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 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Booderee National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rockwarbler in Royal National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rockwarbler sighting in Royal National Park, based on 228 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rockwarbler in Royal National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Rockwarbler in Royal National Park in our monthly data.