Western Thornbill (Acanthiza inornata)
About the Western Thornbill
The western thornbill (Acanthiza inornata) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to southwestern Australia. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. The western thornbill generally measures around 8-10cm in length, with a weight of 6-8 grams. It has a grayish-brown cap and back, a creamy pale underbelly and a generally more brownish tint compared to other similar thornbills.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 11 recordings for this species: 8 CC BY-NC-ND · 3 CC BY-NC-SA. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Australia in the xeno-canto catalogue.
Related species you can hear
- Brown ThornbillAcanthiza pusillarecording
- Striated ThornbillAcanthiza lineatarecording
This species has no recording here yet — these relatives do, so you can hear what the family sounds like.