Buff-rumped Thornbill

About the Buff-rumped Thornbill

The buff-rumped thornbill is a small passerine bird species belonging to the genus Acanthiza, most of which are endemic to Australia. Measuring 8–10 cm in length, this unassuming thornbill is characterised by its plain greenish brown upperparts and very pale-yellow underparts, with a distinctive buff coloured rump. The tail has a broad, blackish band with a paler tip. Adults possess white irises, whilst juveniles have dark eyes. The buff-rumped thornbill is one of 14 species within the genus Acanthiza genus, which are recognisable by their thin, pointed bill. Species are unique in their plumage and distribution. Despite their shared name, the genus is not related to hummingbirds.

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Where the Buff-rumped Thornbill lives

When to see the Buff-rumped Thornbill

Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Inland ThornbillAcanthiza apicalisThe inland thornbill is very similar to the brown thornbill (A. pusilla) in appearance, and these two species are sometimes considered conspecific. Chestnut-rumped ThornbillAcanthiza uropygialisLength: 9.8 cm (9-11); wing span 15.5 cm (14-16.5); weight: 6 g. Yellow ThornbillAcanthiza nanaAlthough similar to the striated thornbill and brown thornbill in both size and shape, the yellow colour of the yellow thornbill is more prominent.