RarityRare
Height22 cm
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"Despite having wings, Eastern Bristlebirds prefer running to flying and can dash along tracks for more than 15 meters without taking flight."
Field Guide
Eastern Bristlebird
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The Eastern Bristlebird *(Dasyornis brachypterus)* is a shy, ground-dwelling songbird found only in eastern Australia. This elusive bird is best known for its secretive habits and rich, melodic calls that echo through dense coastal heathlands and grassy forests.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Eastern Bristlebird has been recorded.
- Barren Grounds Picnic AreaKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 1 species · seen 13 days ago
- Abrahams Bosom ReserveKey spotNew South Wales · 1 species · seen 168 days ago
- Barren Grounds Nature ReserveKey spotNew South Wales · 12 species · seen 171 days ago
- Beecroft Weapons RangeKey spotNew South Wales
- Budderoo track - Budderoo NPKey spotNew South Wales
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