Central QLD Coast Landcare Network

Songlark, Rufous

Megalurus mathewsi


Occurs in lightly timbered habitats with grassy understorey
including open forest and woodland and partially cleared farmland.  Migratory; breeds in southern Australia during
spring and summer  and most migrate
inland or north in autumn and winter.
Classifications: Bird, forest and grassland
Family: Loustellidae (Grassbirds & allies)
Information sources: The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al