Slaty-backed Thornbill (species: Acanthiza (Acanthiza) robustirostris) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Acanthiza (Acanthiza) robustirostris
Slaty-backed Thornbill


©Graeme Chapman: Slaty-backed Thornbill (Acanthiza (Acanthiza) robustirostris)

©Graeme Chapman: Slaty-backed Thornbill (Acanthiza (Acanthiza) robustirostris)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Acanthizidae
Genus Acanthiza
Species Acanthiza (Acanthiza) robustirostris
Status least concern
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Distinguishing features

It is a small grey bird with a typical thornbill beak.

Size

  • From 9 cm to 9.5 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

They are typically found on inland scrub-covered plains and among mulga. (Simpson and Day)

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References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.