Southern Whiteface
Aphelocephala leucopsis
Family Acanthizidae
Vulnerable — AUS: Vulnerable, ACT: Vulnerable, NSW: Vulnerable, QLD: Vulnerable, VIC: Vulnerable, WA: Vulnerable
About
The southern whiteface is a small passerine found in arid regions across most of the southern half of the Australian continent, excluding Tasmania. Superficially finch-like in appearance, this insectivorous bird is relatively common throughout most of its range, however, overall populations appear to be in decline.
How to spot it
The southern whiteface is a stocky thornbill-like bird with a brown dorsum, white belly, dark brown wings and a black tail with narrow white tip. A grey wash on the belly is sometimes present, along with a grey or rufous tinge to the flanks.
Documented on these trails
Found in
- You Yangs Regional Park — Melbourne, the Dandenongs & Central Victoria hikes