Atherton Scrubwren

Atherton Scrubwren

Sericornis keri

Vulnerable

Aves · Passeriformes · Acanthizidae

About

The Atherton scrubwren 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.

Fun Fact

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.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Queensland (south-eastern coasts of Cape York Peninsula).

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change