RarityCommon
Height11 cm
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"Their dome-shaped nests often include a false upper section, possibly to deter predators or as a roost for helpers or fledglings."
Field Guide
Yellow-rumped Thornbill
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The Yellow-rumped Thornbill (*Acanthiza chrysorrhoa*) is Australia’s largest thornbill and a familiar sight across much of the continent. This adaptable, ground-foraging bird thrives in a wide range of open habitats, from grassy woodlands and farmland to suburban parks and gardens.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Yellow-rumped Thornbill has been recorded.
- Lawson GrasslandsđŸ”¥ ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 1 species · seen 18 days ago
- The Pinnacle Nature ReserveđŸ”¥ ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 2 species · seen 11 days ago
- John Flynn's Grave Historical ReserveNorthern Territory
- Lake Cargelligo CemeteryNew South Wales
- Lara Lake ReserveVictoria
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