Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens
Rufous-crowned Emu-wren
Stipiturus ruficeps
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Grasswrens, Fairywrens, and Emu-wrens (Maluridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The rufous-crowned emu-wren (Stipiturus ruficeps) is a species of bird in the Australasian wren family, Maluridae. It is endemic to Australia.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Arid central Australia (Pilbara region through southern Northern Territory to southwestern Queensland).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufous-crowned emu-wren
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
