Western Spinebill
Acanthorhynchus superciliosus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The western spinebill (Acanthorhynchus superciliosus) is a honeyeater found in the heath and woodland of south-western Australia. Ranging between 12–16 centimetres (4.7–6.3 in) long, it weighs around 10 grams (0.35 oz). It has a black head, gray back and wings, with a red band behind its neck and from its throat to its breast. Its curved bill is long and slender.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southwestern Australia (Dongara to Israelite Bay).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Western spinebill
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
