About the Brown Thornbill
The brown thornbill is a passerine bird usually found in eastern and south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. It can grow up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long, and feeds on insects. It is brown, grey and white. The species has five subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Acanthiza pusilla |
| Species Codes | brotho1, BRTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Thornbill belong to?
The Brown Thornbill (Acanthiza pusilla) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown Thornbill?
The brown thornbill is a passerine bird usually found in eastern and south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. It can grow up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long, and feeds on insects. It is brown, grey and white. The species has five subspecies....
Where can I report a Brown Thornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Thornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brotho1, or on iNaturalist.
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