RarityFairly Common
Height10 cm
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"Mountain Thornbills, like other high-elevation birds, have dense, insulating plumage that helps them maintain body heat in the cool, often misty conditions of upland rainforests."
Field Guide
Mountain Thornbill
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The Mountain Thornbill is a small, elusive bird found only in the upland rainforests of far north Queensland’s Wet Tropics. Endemic to this region, it is a true specialist of the cool, misty canopies making any encounter a highlight for birdwatchers exploring these ancient tropical highlands.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Mountain Thornbill has been recorded.
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