About the Weebill
The weebill is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is an insectivorous passerine that is found throughout mainland Australia. At 8 to 9 cm long, it is Australia's smallest bird. It was originally described by John Gould in 1838, and four subspecies are recognised. The weebill's plumage is nondescript, with olive-grey upperparts and paler, more yellowish underparts. It grades from more brownish plumage in the southern regions of Australia to more yellow in tropical areas.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Smicrornis brevirostris |
| Species Codes | weebil1, WEEB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Weebill belong to?
The Weebill (Smicrornis brevirostris) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Weebill?
The weebill is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is an insectivorous passerine that is found throughout mainland Australia. At 8 to 9 cm long, it is Australia's smallest bird. It was originally described by John Gould in 1838, and four subspecies are recognised. The weebill's plumage ...
Where can I report a Weebill sighting?
You can log sightings of Weebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code weebil1, or on iNaturalist.
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