RarityUncommon
Height25 cm
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"Mated pairs perform musical duets together, taking turns and sometimes overlapping parts of their songs in perfect harmony."
Field Guide
Rufous Bristlebird
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The Rufous Bristlebird *(Dasyornis broadbenti)* is the largest of Australia’s bristlebirds and is known for its secretive nature and rich, far-carrying song. Endemic to southern Australia, this ground-dwelling bird is most often found darting through dense coastal shrublands and heathlands, especially along the southern Victorian and southeastern South Australian coast. While generally shy, it can occasionally be seen in gardens or along roadside vegetation near its preferred habitat.
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