New Guinea Thornbill
Acanthiza murina
The New Guinea Thornbill (Acanthiza murina) is a legendary gerygones, thornbills, scrubwrens, and alli found in 2 countries, weighing about 8 g. The New Guinea thornbill or Papuan thornbill is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae.
About the New Guinea Thornbill
The New Guinea thornbill or Papuan thornbill is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found in the New Guinea Highlands.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in October. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a New Guinea Thornbill look like?
- The New Guinea thornbill or Papuan thornbill is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae.
- How big is a New Guinea Thornbill?
- The New Guinea Thornbill is a tiny sized bird weighing about 8 g.
- Where can you see a New Guinea Thornbill?
- The New Guinea Thornbill occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a New Guinea Thornbill?
- The New Guinea Thornbill is most easily confused with the Slaty-backed Thornbill, the Slender-billed Thornbill and the Western Thornbill.
- Is the New Guinea Thornbill endangered?
- The New Guinea Thornbill is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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