Australian Logrunner
Orthonyx temminckii
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The Australian Logrunner is a distinctive ground-dwelling passerine found in the rainforests of southeastern Australia. Weighing about 59.25g with a wingspan of 17.6cm, it has spine-tipped tail feathers used as a prop while it rakes through leaf litter with its feet. It feeds on insects and other invertebrates on the forest floor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.6 cm | 6.9 in |
| Weight | 59.25 g | 2.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 18-19 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Orthonychidae |
| Genus | Orthonyx |
| Species | Orthonyx temminckii |
Distribution
Australian Logrunner has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Orthonychidae family