Pedionomidae - plains wanderer
The plains wanderer is the only species in this family. It is a ground-dwelling bird that lives on the plains of eastern Australia. It eats seeds, spiders, and insects. It looks like a small quail. It has a small bill; mottled brown, tan, white, and black feathers; and a cinnamon brown patch on its chest. There are about 8,000 plains wanderers in Australia and it is a protected species. |
