Gerygones, Thornbills, Scrubwrens, and Allies
Inland Thornbill
Acanthiza apicalis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Gerygones, Thornbills, Scrubwrens, and Allies (Acanthizidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The inland thornbill (Acanthiza apicalis) was originally described by English ornithologist John Gould in The Birds of Australia. Inland thornbills are within the order passerines. The inland thornbill belongs to the genus Acanthiza, which now has three more species than the eleven outlined by Gould in The Birds of Australia. The Noongar people of southwestern Western Australia call A. apicalis "Djoobi-Djoolbang".
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Inland thornbill
- 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.
