About the Atherton Scrubwren
The Atherton scrubwren is a bird species. Placed in the family Pardalotidae in the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy, this has met with opposition and indeed is now known to be wrong; they rather belong to the independent family Acanthizidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Sericornis keri |
| Species Codes | athscr1, ATSC |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Atherton Scrubwren belong to?
The Atherton Scrubwren (Sericornis keri) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Atherton Scrubwren?
The Atherton Scrubwren is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Atherton Scrubwren?
The Atherton scrubwren is a bird species. Placed in the family Pardalotidae in the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy, this has met with opposition and indeed is now known to be wrong; they rather belong to the independent family Acanthizidae....
Where can I report a Atherton Scrubwren sighting?
You can log sightings of Atherton Scrubwren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code athscr1, or on iNaturalist.
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