About the Brown Songlark
The brown songlark, also Australian songlark, is a small passerine bird found throughout much of Australia. A member of the family Locustellidae, this species is notable for sexual size dimorphism, among the most pronounced in any bird. It is a moderate-sized bird of nondescript plumage; the female brownish above and paler below, the larger male a darker brown.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Grassbirds and Allies (Locustellidae) |
| Species | Cincloramphus cruralis |
| Species Codes | broson1, BRSO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Songlark belong to?
The Brown Songlark (Cincloramphus cruralis) belongs to the Grassbirds and Allies family (Locustellidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown Songlark?
The brown songlark, also Australian songlark, is a small passerine bird found throughout much of Australia. A member of the family Locustellidae, this species is notable for sexual size dimorphism, among the most pronounced in any bird. It is a moderate-sized bird of nondescript plumage; the female ...
Where can I report a Brown Songlark sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Songlark on eBird (ebird.org) using species code broson1, or on iNaturalist.
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