About the Western Spinebill
The western spinebill is a honeyeater found in the heath and woodland of south-western Australia. Ranging between 12–16 centimetres (4.7–6.3 in) long, it weighs around 10 grams (0.35 oz). It has a black head, gray back and wings, with a red band behind its neck and from its throat to its breast. Its curved bill is long and slender.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae) |
| Species | Acanthorhynchus superciliosus |
| Species Codes | wesspi1, WESP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Spinebill belong to?
The Western Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus superciliosus) belongs to the Honeyeaters family (Meliphagidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Spinebill?
The western spinebill is a honeyeater found in the heath and woodland of south-western Australia. Ranging between 12–16 centimetres (4.7–6.3 in) long, it weighs around 10 grams (0.35 oz). It has a black head, gray back and wings, with a red band behind its neck and from its throat to its breast. Its...
Where can I report a Western Spinebill sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Spinebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wesspi1, or on iNaturalist.
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