RarityUncommon
Height11 cm
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"The species’ “wi-pu-chew” call is is often the best way to detect their presence in dense mulga stands."
Field Guide
Slaty-backed Thornbill
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The Slaty-backed Thornbill is a small, elusive bird native to Australia’s arid mulga woodlands. Well-camouflaged among the silvery-grey foliage of inland acacia forests, it is a specialist of dry habitats and is seldom seen outside mixed-age mulga stands.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Slaty-backed Thornbill has been recorded.
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical ReserveKey spotNorthern Territory · 5 species · seen 193 days ago
- Ellery Creek Big HoleKey spotNorthern Territory
- Gundabooka National ParkKey spotNew South Wales · 7 species · seen 56 days ago
- Karijini Eco RetreatKey spotWestern Australia · 2 species · seen 114 days ago
- Little Mountain Walking TrackKey spotNew South Wales · 2 species · seen 57 days ago
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