Southern Emu-wren
Southern Emu-wren
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The Southern Emu-wren is a tiny, secretive bird named for its tail feathers, which resemble the plumage of an emu. It inhabits dense, low vegetation across southern Australia.
Where to spot
Dense heaths, sedgelands, and swampy areas with thick undergrowth across coastal and subcoastal southern Australia, including Tasmania.
How to spot
Listen for their faint, high-pitched calls. Look for tiny, mouse-like movements low to the ground in dense vegetation. Patience and a quiet approach are crucial as they are very shy.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but often more visible in the quieter hours of early morning or late afternoon.
Where to spot
Dense heaths, sedgelands, and swampy areas with thick undergrowth across coastal and subcoastal southern Australia, including Tasmania.
How to spot
Listen for their faint, high-pitched calls. Look for tiny, mouse-like movements low to the ground in dense vegetation. Patience and a quiet approach are crucial as they are very shy.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but often more visible in the quieter hours of early morning or late afternoon.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its six wispy, emu-like tail feathers are incredibly fragile and can easily break off, but they regrow after molting.
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