Striated Thornbill

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

The Striated Thornbill is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Striated Thornbill is a medium-sized thornbill with greenish upperparts, an orange-brown cap, streaked distinctively with white and off-white to cream underparts, heavily streaked on chin, throat and breast. The sexes are similar and young birds are only slightly different to adults, with less streaking on the underside. Similar species The Striated Thornbill can be distinguished from the similarly sized and shaped Brown Thornbill, A. More

Striated Thornbills on the other hand go around in packs. Compare with a Striated Thornbill doing the same confiding thing. More

The Striated Thornbill (Acanthiza lineata) is a species of bird in the Pardalotidae family. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. References - 1. ^ BirdLife International (2008). Acanthiza lineata. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 18 February 2009. Stub icon This Acanthizidae-related article is a stub. More

Results for: striated thornbillTranslations 1 - 30 of 40 English English Finnish Finnish striated thornbill ruskopäämaluri, Acanthiza lineata striated juovainen, juovikas papuan thornbill papuantiaismaluri, Acanthiza murina olivaceous thornbill hohtopujokolibri, Chalcostigma olivaceum mountain thornbill vuoritiaismaluri, Acanthiza katherina inland thornbill vipeväotsamaluri, Acanthiza apicalis tasmanian thornbill tasmaniantiaismaluri, More

Identification: The striated thornbill has dull, olive uppers. Their wings are brown edged with olive and the tail is brown with a black band near the tip. The head is olive-brown with white feather shafts. The chin, throat and upper breast are pale cream with black edges of some feathers forming irregular bands. Call/Song: Has a quiet, fast, high-pitched trill in the spring for a song but will make soft zit or zit-zit as well. More

Striated Thornbill at nest At nest, Goorooyarroo NR, ACT. Photo by David Cook Striated Thornbill Photo by Harvey Perkins Striated Thornbill Wamboin, NSW. Photo by David Cook Striated Thornbill Wamboin, NSW. Photo by David Cook Striated Thornbill Wamboin, NSW. More

The Striated Thornbill is found only in south-eastern mainland Australia from southern Queensland to eastern South Australia. The Striated Thornbill is found in open forests and woodlands, mainly those dominated by eucalypts, with a well-developed understorey. Sometimes seen in parks and gardens, preferring areas that are more than ten years old. Also common in agricultural areas, particularly in areas with remnant patches or tree corridors near forests or woodlands. More

Striated Thornbills on the other hand go around in packs. Compare with a Striated Thornbill doing the same confiding thing. Now that I look I realise these two species must just about be my most photographed bird ... here they are... More

Striated Thornbill - the green and brown back is indicative of the striated thornbill Striated Thornbill - fresh from a quick bath this bird looks a bit fluffed up as it preens and dries in the sun Striated Thornbill - another view of a rather fluffy bird after washing Striated Thornbill - a clear view of the top colouration - not often seen. Note the distinct striations on the head. More

The Striated Thornbill Acanthiza lineata is widespread along the eastern portion of NSW, SE Qld, most of Victoria and SE SA. They are a very small bird (10cm) and can be found in a wide range of habitats including forests, woodlands, mallee, mangroves and even parks and gardens. This bird was captured in a coastal forest near Tathra on the NSW far south coast. More

The Striated Thornbill is also common in the Blue Mountains and I find it hard to tell the difference, without a close up of the eye like in the photo below. Brown Thornbill - Acanthiza pusilla Photo: Blaxland, Blue Mountains NSW. High Resolution (1972 x 1450) Brown Thornbill - Acanthiza pusilla Photo: Blaxland, Blue Mountains NSW. High Resolution (1370 x 997) Brown Thornbill - Acanthiza pusilla Photo: Blaxland, Blue Mountains NSW. More