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Southern Emu-wren

Stipiturus malachurus

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About Southern Emu-wren

Primarily ground-dwelling species, rarely flyingMales perform courtship display with their elongated tail-feathersNests in dense vegetation for protection against predators

Size

14 - 22 cm

Weight

6 - 9 g

Lifespan

5-7 years

Diet

Insects, Seeds, Small fruits

Conservation Status

Status

Least Concern

Population Trend

stable

Threats

  • Habitat destruction
  • Predation by introduced species

Additional Notes

Population trend appears to be stable despite ongoing threats

Distribution

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Australia

Australia • Australia

Primarily found in South Australia and Western Australia