About the Tasmanian Thornbill
The Tasmanian Thornbill is a small bushland member of the Acanthizidae family, endemic to Tasmania and the Bass Strait Islands. It is a common bird in these regions and is often found occupying the colder, wetter portions of them. The brown thornbill will typically occupy the correspondingly drier portions of habitat.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Acanthiza ewingii |
| Species Codes | tastho1, TATH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tasmanian Thornbill belong to?
The Tasmanian Thornbill (Acanthiza ewingii) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tasmanian Thornbill?
The Tasmanian Thornbill is a small bushland member of the Acanthizidae family, endemic to Tasmania and the Bass Strait Islands. It is a common bird in these regions and is often found occupying the colder, wetter portions of them. The brown thornbill will typically occupy the correspondingly drier p...
Where can I report a Tasmanian Thornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Tasmanian Thornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tastho1, or on iNaturalist.
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