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Tasmanian thornbill

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Passeriformes

Genus
  
Acanthiza

Higher classification
  
Acanthiza

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Acanthizidae

Scientific name
  
Acanthiza ewingii

Rank
  
Species

Tasmanian thornbill Birds in Focus Tasmanian Thornbill

Similar
  
Bird, Scrubtit, Tasmanian scrubwren, Acanthiza, Slaty‑backed thornbill

tasmanian thornbill


The Tasmanian thornbill (Acanthiza ewingii) is a small brown bird only found in Tasmania and the islands in the Bass Strait. It is a common bird in these regions, often found in rainforests, wet forests, and scrublands. It occurs exclusively in cold and wet areas. Its diet revolves primarily around small insects, which it scrounges up and feeds on close to the ground.

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Averaging 10 centimeters in length, the Tasmanian thornbill is a small bird. Primarily light brown in coloration, the bird has a white undertail and a grey-streaked breast. There is no significant coloration or size differentiation between sexes.

The Tasmanian thornbill has been assessed as a secure species, and its current status is listed as "Least Concern".

Tasmanian thornbill Tasmanian Thornbill Australian Birds photographs by Graeme Chapman
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Tasmanian thornbill Tasmanian Thornbill Australian Birds photographs by Graeme Chapman

Tasmanian thornbill Tasmanian thornbill Acanthiza ewingii

References

Tasmanian thornbill Wikipedia


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