Acanthizidae

Soberly coloured: male, face and underparts plain greyish, small rusty throat-mark. Female, whitish areas between bill and eye, unmarked greyish white throat.

Competent mimic, Usually in pairs, not abundant, spends much time on ground. Shy.

Desert Stone Country, Arid regions; inland scrubs mainlly mulga and mallee associations..

August September October November, breeding season later in some areas. 3 to 4; purplish-brown with a darker shade at the larger end,

Carnivore, Insects their larvae; small invertebrates; nectar.