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LogrunnerAlternative names: "Spinetail", "Spine-tailed Log-runner" Size: 18-21 cm |
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Habitat |
(for details refer to a field guide) |
Logrunners inhabit a small part of eastern Australia. In NSW they are found along the coast from about Deua NP to Morton NP and, further north, from the NSW central coast to about the Manning River. From there on to the north they are found on the eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, but not the coastal fringe, up to about Maryborough, QLD.
Logrunners can be found on the ground, under dense undergrowth in subtropical coastal and near-coastal rainforest.
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Sightings |
Logrunners were first seen by us in July 2009, at Dorrigo National Park, northern NSW. The identification of this bird is certain, based on the colour pattern of its back, the spiny structure of its tail, the prominent white throat patch and its vigorous scratching technique. Both male and female birds were observed.
In January 2011 a pair was observed by us at Bongil Bongil NP; again the birds stayed in dense underbrush of the coastal rain forest and no satisfactory photos were obtained.
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Photos |
Back of a Logrunner under ferns; this is a male bird, with a
white throat, which was seen, but unfortunately not photographed
from the front
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Behaviour |
| Social behaviour: Territorial? | Mobility: Sedentary | Elementary unit: Pair |
