About the Papuan Thornbill
The New Guinea thornbill or Papuan thornbill is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found in the New Guinea Highlands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Acanthiza murina |
| Species Codes | paptho1, PATH, NGTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Papuan Thornbill belong to?
The Papuan Thornbill (Acanthiza murina) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Papuan Thornbill?
The New Guinea thornbill or Papuan thornbill is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found in the New Guinea Highlands....
Where can I report a Papuan Thornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Papuan Thornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paptho1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
66
Species in Family
5
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