Inland Thornbill
NameInland Thornbill
Common NameInland Thornbill
Scientific NameAcanthiza apicalis
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, contrasting with a rufous rump and tail base. The crown is finely streaked brownish-white, and the underparts are whitish with prominent dark streaking on the breast and flanks. It has a reddish-brown eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched, musical 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' song, often incorporating trills and mimicry.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across mainland Australia, found in a variety of habitats from coastal areas to arid zones, avoiding only the driest inland deserts and the wettest tropical rainforests.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Rufous rump and tail base, Prominent dark streaking on breast and flanks, Finely streaked crown, Reddish-brown eye
Description
The Inland Thornbill is a small, active Australian passerine known for its distinctive streaked breast and rufous rump. It typically forages for insects in the undergrowth of various woodlands and shrublands.
