Acanthiza (Acanthiza) iredalei
Slender-billed Thornbill
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Acanthizidae
Genus
Acanthiza
Species
Acanthiza (Acanthiza) iredalei
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
The colour of its back ranges from olive-grey to a darker olive-brown. The base of its tail is olive-yellow. Its underbelly is a smooth cream colour, and it has a dark bill and pale eyes. (Wikipedia)
Size
- From 9 cm to 10 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Mature specimens
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Slender-billed Thornbill (Acanthiza (Acanthiza) iredalei)
Distribution and habitat preferences
This thornbill can be found in shrublands and salt marshes, typically those around salt lakes or low heath on sand plains (Wikipedia).
Behaviour
The Slender-billed Thornbill is rarely observed alone. They are usually seen in flocks of approximately eight birds or in pairs. (Wikipedia)
