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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Sericornis keri |
| Species Codes | athscr1, ATSC |
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.
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.