This ground-dwelling bird lives in the Kimberley of northwestern Western Australia. Its black underparts, white streaks, and long tail are distinctive.
It has a chestnut back and black underparts marked with white stripes across the head and breast. Its long dark tail is often held cocked.
It hops along the ground and is seen in pairs or small family groups. It uses rocky sandstone country with spinifex, feeding on invertebrates and grass seeds.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.