Eastern Bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus)
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Eastern Bristlebird

Dasyornis brachypterus (Latham, 1801)

42 gWeight

The eastern bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus) is a species of bird in the bristlebird family, Dasyornithidae.

Busiest months: January and October · Most records: Australia

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January and October · Most records: Australia

Eastern Bristlebird has been recorded at 4 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Barren Grounds Nature ReserveAustralia1,191 records
  2. Bendthualaly, BellawongarahAustralia452 records
  3. Lake WollumboolaAustralia1 record
More places
  1. O'Reilly's Rainforest RetreatAustralia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The eastern bristlebird (Dasyornis brachypterus) is a species of bird in the bristlebird family, Dasyornithidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, and temperate grassland.

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Questions

How big is the Eastern Bristlebird?

The Eastern Bristlebird weighs around 42 g.

Where does the Eastern Bristlebird live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: east-central, southeastern Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia.

When is the best time to see the Eastern Bristlebird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Eastern Bristlebird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Eastern Bristlebird as Vulnerable.

What does the Eastern Bristlebird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Eastern Bristlebird in?

It belongs to the family Bristlebirds (Dasyornithidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
42 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
73 mm
Tail
101 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
28 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: east-central, southeastern Australia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Bristlebirds Dasyornithidae
Genus
Dasyornis

Other birds in the genus Dasyornis

Western BristlebirdWestern BristlebirdDasyornis longirostrisRufous BristlebirdRufous BristlebirdDasyornis broadbenti
Eastern Bristlebird

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