Western Bristlebird

Dasyornis longirostris Gould, 1841

18–22 cmLength33 gWeight

The western bristlebird (Dasyornis longirostris) is a species of bird in the family Dasyornithidae.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The western bristlebird (Dasyornis longirostris) is a species of bird in the family Dasyornithidae.

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Questions

How big is the Western Bristlebird?

The Western Bristlebird is about 18–22 cm long and weighs around 33 g.

Where does the Western Bristlebird live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: southwestern Western Australia (southwestern Australia).

Is the Western Bristlebird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Western Bristlebird as Endangered.

What does the Western Bristlebird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Western Bristlebird in?

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

At a glance

Length: 18–22 cm
Weight: 33 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle: Varied
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Endangered

More measurements

Wing: 68 mm
Tail: 89 mm
Bill: 16 mm
Tarsus: 24 mm

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

Range

Australasia: southwestern Western Australia (southwestern Australia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Passerines Passeriformes
Family: Bristlebirds Dasyornithidae
Genus: Dasyornis

Other birds in the genus Dasyornis

Eastern BristlebirdDasyornis brachypterus

Rufous BristlebirdDasyornis broadbenti

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