Rufous Scrub-bird (Atrichornis rufescens)
Deep within the dense undergrowth of Australia’s temperate rainforests, a small, secretive bird sings a powerful and far-carrying tune. This
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Scrub-bird
Scrub-birds are secretive, ground-dwelling songbirds endemic to Australia, belonging to the ancient family Atrichornithidae. Represented by two species—the Noisy Scrub-bird and the Rufous Scrub-bird—they are known for their powerful, far-reaching calls and cryptic plumage. Found in dense undergrowth of eastern and southwestern Australian forests, scrub-birds are rarely seen but often heard, making them prized sightings for birdwatchers. Both species are threatened, relying on intact habitat and careful conservation for survival.