About the Rufous Bristlebird
The rufous bristlebird is one of three extant species of bristlebirds. It is endemic to Australia and three subspecies have been described, from coastal south-western Western Australia, south-eastern South Australia and south-western Victoria. Its natural habitat is coastal shrublands and heathlands. It is threatened by habitat destruction.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bristlebirds (Dasyornithidae) |
| Species | Dasyornis broadbenti |
| Species Codes | rufbri1, RUBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Bristlebird belong to?
The Rufous Bristlebird (Dasyornis broadbenti) belongs to the Bristlebirds family (Dasyornithidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Bristlebird?
The rufous bristlebird is one of three extant species of bristlebirds. It is endemic to Australia and three subspecies have been described, from coastal south-western Western Australia, south-eastern South Australia and south-western Victoria. Its natural habitat is coastal shrublands and heathlands...
Where can I report a Rufous Bristlebird sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Bristlebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufbri1, or on iNaturalist.
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