Buff-rumped Thornbill (Acanthiza reguloides)
About the Buff-rumped Thornbill
The buff-rumped thornbill (Acanthiza reguloides) is a small passerine bird species belonging to the genus Acanthiza, most of which are endemic to Australia. Measuring 8–10 cm in length, this unassuming thornbill is characterised by its plain greenish brown upperparts and very pale-yellow underparts, with a distinctive buff coloured rump. The tail has a broad, blackish band with a paler tip. Adults possess white irises, whilst juveniles have dark eyes. The buff-rumped thornbill is one of 14 species within the genus Acanthiza genus, which are recognisable by their thin, pointed bill. Species are unique in their plumage and distribution. Despite their shared name, the genus is not related to hummingbirds.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 41 recordings for this species: 22 CC BY-NC-SA · 19 CC BY-NC-ND. 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.