Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Thornbills and Allies :: Shy Hylacola

Shy Hylacola Hylacola cauta

Described by: Gould (1843)
Alternate common name(s): Shy Heathwren, Mallee Hylacola, Malleewren, Shy Heath-wren, Shy Heathwren
Old scientific name(s): Sericornis cautus, Calamanthus cautus

Photographs

Wyperfield National Park, Victoria, Australia - 1994 © Leif Gabrielsen 
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Range

S. Australia;
(1) C. New South Wales.
(2) Sc. Australia (se. South Australia (Eyre Peninsula), ex. w. Victoria (Big Billy Bore, Wyperfield National Park on the Lake Brambruk trail and Hattah-Kulkyne National Park) and sw. New South Wales (Round Hill Nature Reserve).
(3) Kangaroo Island.
(4) S. Western Australia to Kalgoorlie River and Murchison River.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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