Thick-billed Grasswren Amytornis modestus

Small brownish bird with fine white streaking and long cocked tail, found in open shrubland of northern South Australia and northwestern New South Wales (different subspecies). Upperparts pale brown, with even paler brown underparts. Much more solidly built than fairywrens, with fine white streaks on head and chest. Forages on the ground, darting between shrubs.