Emu-wren
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S. malachurus |
The emu-wrens (Stipiturus) are a genus of bird in the fairy-wren family Maluridae. They are found only in Australia where they inhabit scrub, heathland and grassland. They are small birds, 12-19 cm long with the tail accounting for over half of their length. The tail has only six feathers which are loose and coarse in structure, rather like the feathers of the Emu.
There are three species:
- Southern Emu-wren (Stipiturus malachurus)
- Mallee Emu-wren (Stipiturus mallee)
- Rufous-crowned Emu-wren (Stipiturus ruficeps)
[edit] References
- Del Hoyo, J.; Elliot, A. & Christie D. (editors). (2007). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions. ISBN 9788496553422
- Pizzey, Graham & Knight, Frank (1997) The Graham Pizzey & Frank Knight Field Guide to the Birds of Australia, HarperCollins, London, UK.
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