Brown Songlark

Brown Songlark

Cincloramphus cruralis

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Locustellidae

About

The brown songlark, also Australian songlark, is a small passerine bird found throughout much of Australia. A member of the family Locustellidae, this species is notable for sexual size dimorphism, among the most pronounced in any bird. It is a moderate-sized bird of nondescript plumage; the female brownish above and paler below, the larger male a darker brown.

Fun Fact

They are probably the most sexually dimorphic passerine in the world in size difference, as well as likely the largest species in the family Locustellidae.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on seeds and insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance