About the Eastern Spinebill
The eastern spinebill is a species of honeyeater found in south-eastern Australia in forest and woodland areas, as well as gardens in urban areas of Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart. It is around 15 cm long, and has a distinctive black, white and chestnut plumage, a red eye, and a long downcurved bill.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris |
| Species Codes | easspi1, EASP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Spinebill belong to?
The Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Spinebill?
The eastern spinebill is a species of honeyeater found in south-eastern Australia in forest and woodland areas, as well as gardens in urban areas of Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart. It is around 15 cm long, and has a distinctive black, white and chestnut plumage, a red eye, and a lo...
Where can I report a Eastern Spinebill sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Spinebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code easspi1, or on iNaturalist.
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