Gerygones, Thornbills, Scrubwrens, and Allies
Redthroat
Pyrrholaemus brunneus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Gerygones, Thornbills, Scrubwrens, and Allies (Acanthizidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The redthroat (Pyrrholaemus brunneus) is a small, mostly ground-dwelling species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to Australia, occurring mostly in arid and semi-arid areas containing acacia and chenopod shrublands. The species has a distinctive red throat patch and is able to mimic the calls of numerous other bird species.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Semiarid southern Australia (central western coast to southwestern Queensland and northwestern Victoria).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Redthroat
- 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.
