Thornbills (Acanthizidae)

Redthroat (Pyrrholaemus brunneus) - HBW 12, p. 591

French: Séricorne rougegorge German: Dornhuscher Spanish: Sedosito Gorjirrojo
Other common names: Red-throated Scrubwren

Taxonomy: Pyrrholaemus brunneus Gould, 1841, between Palmer and Caloote, South Australia.
Some DNA traits and structural similarities to Chthonicola sagittatus suggest that closest relationship is with latter species. Monotypic.

Distribution: Arid and semi-arid regions of Australia: much of W & C Western Australia (including Great Sandy and Gibson Deserts) E to extreme S Northern Territory, and patchily in South Australia, SW Queensland and W New South Wales.