
The pilotbird is a species of bird in the Acanthizidae family. It is monotypic within the genus ''Pycnoptilus''. The exact taxonomic placement of this species is disputed, as it bears some resemblance to the bristlebirds. The species is endemic to south-east New South Wales and eastern Victoria in Australia. Its natural habitat is temperate wet sclerophyll forests and occasionally temperate rainforest. There are two subspecies ''Pycnoptilus floccosus floccosus'' lives in alpine areas of New South.. more
Similar species: Perching Birds
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Uploaded Apr 16, 2016. Captured Jan 1, 1970 01:00 in 1260 Buckland Rd, Buckland VIC 3740, Australia.