Spinifexbird

The Spinifexbird is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Spinifexbird (Eremiornis carteri) has a rich brown cap, golden brown streaked wings, and a long tail. Both sexes are alike. Its diet comprises a variety of insects and seeds collected in porcupine grass. This species flies weakly, with its tail drooping. It tends to be solitary, and therefor, is not migratory. The breeding season of the Spinifexbird stretches from August to November and the next is a shallow cup built in grass stems close to the ground. More

Probably the closest relatives of the Spinifexbird in Australia are the two Grassbirds, the Tawny and Little. Structurally they are fairly similar. Compare pics. 507202 Spinifexbird and 532206D Tawny Grassbird - their very rounded spread tails are remarkably alike but Spinifexbirds are unusual in having only 10 rectrices (tail feathers). They also have very small feet, no doubt an adaptation to gripping the slender stalks of spinifex grass. More

Spinifexbird and Spinifex Pigeon were the other better sightings. The singing of the very common Pied Butcherbirds echoing through the gorge is another highlight. If you visit the gorge to bird then you will probably prefer walking up and back along the creek rather than the climb. Allow 90 to 180 minutes and ensure that you take sufficient water. Yardie Creek - Yardie Creek is 90km from Exmouth. More

First record of the Spinifexbird for S.A. from near Indulkana First record of the Spinifexbird for S.A. from near Indulkana Photo: Deb Hopton This report therefore documents the first systematic attempt to collect comparable biological data across this very significant area of the State. The AP Lands in northwestern South Australia cover an area of 102,650 km 2 (or approximately 10% of the land area of SA). More

* Spinifexbird Spinifexbird (Eremiornis carteri) distant bird perched Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia (Monotypic species) 26 April 2010 05 May 2010 2 * Fiji Woodswallow (Artamus mentalis) 2 birds perched on powerline Nadi, Viti Levu, Fiji (Monotypic species) 28 September 2008 11 February 2010 3 * Fiji Parrotfinch (Erythrura pealii) adult bird perched Nadi, Viti More

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spinifexbird perches in the dense grass below. The endangered black-footed rock wallaby cautiously suns itself on a rocky outcrop. This handsome, gray animal has been declining throughout the MacDonnell Ranges since the 1930s. Large, geen tree frogs live in permanent rockholes in the MacDonnell Ranges, south from the rest of the species More

Emu Wren and Spinifexbird site mentioned in Birding Aus trip reports dating from 2000 and 2003. We parked 2.7 to 2.8km beyond the Private road sign near Skull hole and walked along the fence to the hill on the right through thick spinifex. We had at least two Spinifexbirds about 400m from where we parked (GPS SPFBD1 22 34.526 S; 143 00.556 E) . More

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Spinifexbird and other specialities of interior Australia. Further south, around Erldunda, we will look for Banded Whiteface, Chiming Wedgebill and Cinnamon Quail-thrush. From Alice we travel to Darwin at the northern extremity of the Northern Territory. Here we will explore a diverse array of habitats that are home to Little Curlews, Rufous Owls, Rainbow Pittas and other great birds. A highlight of our journey across northern Australia will be our time amidst the wild grandeur of Kakadu National Park in Arnhem Land. More