Striated Thornbill (Acanthiza lineata)
About the Striated Thornbill
The striated thornbill (Acanthiza lineata) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to Australia, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. John Gould described the striated thornbill in 1838, giving it the common name of striated acanthiza. Alternative common names include striped-crowned thornbill or tit-warbler, striated tit-warbler or tit, and green thornbill. The striated thornbill still bears its original name. A 2017 genetic study using both mitochondrial and nuclear DNA found that the ancestor of the striated thornbill diverged from that of the yellow thornbill around 6 million years ago. Four subspecies are recognised.
A real field recording of the Striated Thornbill. Press play and focus on the rhythm and pitch of each phrase.
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Similar species
- Brown ThornbillAcanthiza pusillarecording
- Buff-rumped ThornbillAcanthiza reguloidesprofile
- Chestnut-rumped ThornbillAcanthiza uropygialisprofile
- Grey ThornbillAcanthiza cinereaprofile
- Inland ThornbillAcanthiza apicalisprofile
- Mountain ThornbillAcanthiza katherinaprofile
Species grouped by shared genus, family and range.