Striated Thornbill vs Lord Howe Gerygone

Acanthiza lineata compared with Gerygone insularis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Striated Thornbill Lord Howe Gerygone
Scientific Name Acanthiza lineata Gerygone insularis
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Acanthizidae Acanthizidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Extinct
Length
Wingspan 10.3 cm (4.1 in)
Weight 7.166666666666667 g (0.25 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Striated Thornbill only

None

Lord Howe Gerygone only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Striated Thornbill

Extinct

Lord Howe Gerygone

About These Birds

Striated Thornbill

The Striated Thornbill (<em>Acanthiza lineata</em>) is a small insectivorous passerine in the family Acanthizidae, native to southeastern Australia. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. It is typically associated with forest habitats, often found foraging actively in the foliage of eucalypts. The species constructs a domed nest (DM type); clutch size ranges from 2 to 4 eggs, with incubation lasting 11–17 days and fledging at 18–20 days. The Striated Thornbill is assessed as …

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