- Rockwarbler
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Rockwarbler Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Acanthizidae Genus: Origma Species: O. solitaria Binomial name Origma solitaria
(Lewin, 1808)The Rockwarbler or Origma (Origma solitaria), is a bird in the Acanthizidae family. It is the only bird species endemic to the state of New South Wales in Australia.
The Rockwarbler is 14 cm in length. It is usually seen hopping erratically over rocks whilst flicking its tail. Its preferred habitat is woodlands with sandstone or limestone. Its distribution is central eastern New South Wales.
References
- BirdLife International 2004.
- Origma solitaria.
- 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007.
- Del Hoyo, J.; Elliot, A. & Christie D. (editors). (2006). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions. ISBN 9788496553422
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