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The Tasmanian Thornbill is olive-brown above, darkening toward the back and tail, and can exhibit a patch of reddish-brown colouration on the forehead. The wings are dark grey with olive-brown edge lining. Grey on light grey scalloping is present from the chin to breast, with similar scalloping occurring on the sides of the head. The bill, feet, and legs are all dark grey and the eyes are distinctly large and dark, with red irises. It's long, thin, thorn-shaped beak is a distinguishing characteristic of the Acanthiza (thornbill) family. Voice: The Tasmanian Thornbill has the warbling style of call that is characteristically attributed to the Acanthizidae (Australian warbler) family, and its main call has been described phonetically as a zit zit zit sound.
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When to see the Tasmanian Thornbill
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Where to see the Tasmanian Thornbill
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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.
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Easily confused with
Mountain ThornbillAcanthiza katherinaThe mountain thornbill is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae.
Western ThornbillAcanthiza inornataThe western thornbill generally measures around 8-10cm in length, with a weight of 6-8 grams.
Slender-billed ThornbillAcanthiza iredaleiThe thornbill ranges from 9 to 10 centimeters in length.
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