Western thornbill
Species of bird
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The western thornbill (Acanthiza inornata) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to southwestern Australia.
| Western thornbill | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Acanthizidae |
| Genus: | Acanthiza |
| Species: | A. inornata |
| Binomial name | |
| Acanthiza inornata Gould, 1841 | |
Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.
Description
The western thornbill generally measures around 8-10cm in length, with a weight of 6-8 grams.[2] It has a grayish-brown cap and back, a creamy pale underbelly and a generally more brownish tint compared to other similar thornbills.[3]
