Mountain Thornbill
NameMountain Thornbill
Common NameMountain Thornbill
Scientific NameAcanthiza murina
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)9
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a slightly darker crown and lores. Underparts are paler, whitish on the throat and belly, with buffy flanks. It has a noticeable pale eye-ring and an olive-brown tail with a darker subterminal band.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip' calls, often given rapidly. It also produces a soft, warbling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane regions of New Guinea, primarily found in the central highlands.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-brown plumage, pale eye-ring, active foraging, high-pitched calls, montane forest habitat
Description
This small, active thornbill is characterized by its olive-brown plumage and preference for montane forests. It forages busily for insects in the understory and mid-story, often moving in small groups.
