About the Yellow Thornbill
The yellow thornbill, formerly known as the little thornbill, is a tiny passerine bird endemic to the eastern coast of Australia. While currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, the general consensus is that the population is decreasing.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Acanthiza nana |
| Species Codes | yeltho1, YETH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow Thornbill belong to?
The Yellow Thornbill (Acanthiza nana) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow Thornbill?
The yellow thornbill, formerly known as the little thornbill, is a tiny passerine bird endemic to the eastern coast of Australia. While currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, the general consensus is that the population is decreasing....
Where can I report a Yellow Thornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow Thornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeltho1, or on iNaturalist.
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