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A photo of a Brown Thornbill (Acanthiza pusilla)
Brown Thornbill

Brown Thornbill

Acanthiza pusilla

The brown thornbill (Acanthiza pusilla) is a passerine bird usually found in eastern and south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. It can grow up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long, and feeds on insects. It is brown, grey and white. This species has five subspecies. The brown thornbill is warm brown to olive-brown above, with flanks of olive-buff to yellowish white. It has buff scallops on the forehead and large dark red eyes. There are blackish streaks on a grey throat and breast, a tawny rump and tail base, and a black subterminal band with paler tips on the tail.
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Angus Hamilton
Wednesday 07 Jun 2023 - 2:18am
Australia
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Angus Hamilton
Saturday 03 Jun 2023 - 10:49pm
Australia
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Hannah Rolland
Wednesday 31 May 2023 - 12:27am
Australia
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Angus Hamilton
Sunday 28 May 2023 - 10:38pm
Australia
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