About the Yellow-rumped Thornbill
The yellow-rumped thornbill is a species of passerine bird from the genus Acanthiza. The genus was once placed in the family Pardalotidae but that family was split and it is now in the family Acanthizidae. There are four subspecies of yellow-rumped thornbill. It is a small, brownish bird with a distinctive yellow rump and thin dark bill. It inhabits savannah, scrub and forests across most of Australia and eats insects. The species engages in cooperative breeding.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Acanthiza chrysorrhoa |
| Species Codes | yertho1, YRTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-rumped Thornbill belong to?
The Yellow-rumped Thornbill (Acanthiza chrysorrhoa) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-rumped Thornbill?
The yellow-rumped thornbill is a species of passerine bird from the genus Acanthiza. The genus was once placed in the family Pardalotidae but that family was split and it is now in the family Acanthizidae. There are four subspecies of yellow-rumped thornbill. It is a small, brownish bird with a dist...
Where can I report a Yellow-rumped Thornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-rumped Thornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yertho1, or on iNaturalist.
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