The yellow thornbill ( Acanthiza nana ), formerly known as the little thornbill, is a tiny passerine bird endemic to the eastern coast of Australia .
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyThornbills and Allies
SizeTiny
RarityCommon
HabitatMarine and coastal; usually found over open ocean, offshore waters, islands, headlands, and other coastal areas.
Best timeReported across most months in New South Wales, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Richard Boon
Range map
Range map
591visible hotspots
17516visible records
2states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Upperparts greenish brown, underparts yellow, with heavily streaked cheek patch, dark brown eye, and unpatterned forehead (unlike similar species).
Behavior
Inhabits open forests and woodlands of eastern Australia. Forages for insects mainly in trees and shrubs.
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Regional timing
New South Wales
Queensland
Australian Capital Territory