About the Mountain Thornbill
The mountain thornbill is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Acanthiza katherina |
| Species Codes | moutho1, MOTH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Thornbill belong to?
The Mountain Thornbill (Acanthiza katherina) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mountain Thornbill?
The Mountain Thornbill is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mountain Thornbill?
The mountain thornbill is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to Australia....
Where can I report a Mountain Thornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Thornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moutho1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Thornbills and Allies 66 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
66
Species in Family
81
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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