New Guinea Thornbill vs Atherton Scrubwren

Acanthiza murina compared with Sericornis keri

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute New Guinea Thornbill Atherton Scrubwren
Scientific Name Acanthiza murina Sericornis keri
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Acanthizidae Acanthizidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 11.4 cm (4.5 in) 11.4 cm (4.5 in)
Weight 8.4 g (0.30 oz) 11.379999999999999 g (0.40 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

New Guinea Thornbill only

None

Atherton Scrubwren only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

New Guinea Thornbill

Vulnerable

Atherton Scrubwren

About These Birds

New Guinea Thornbill

The New Guinea Thornbill (<em>Acanthiza murina</em>) is a small passerine in the family Acanthizidae, endemic to montane forests of New Guinea. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. It is associated with forest habitats, typically occurring at higher elevations within its range. The species constructs a domed nest (DM type); clutch size is 2 eggs. The New Guinea Thornbill is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. As one of the few Acanthiza …

Atherton Scrubwren

The Atherton Scrubwren is a Vulnerable small bird restricted to the rainforests of the Atherton Tablelands in Queensland, Australia. Weighing about 11.4g with a wingspan of 11.4cm, it forages through dense leaf litter and undergrowth for insects and invertebrates. Its restricted range makes it sensitive to habitat loss and climate change.

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