Slaty-backed Thornbill vs Lord Howe Gerygone
Acanthiza robustirostris compared with Gerygone insularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Slaty-backed Thornbill | Lord Howe Gerygone |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthiza robustirostris | Gerygone insularis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Acanthizidae | Acanthizidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 6.033333333333334 g (0.21 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Slaty-backed Thornbill
Extinct
Lord Howe Gerygone
About These Birds
Slaty-backed Thornbill
The Slaty-backed Thornbill (<em>Acanthiza robustirostris</em>) is a small passerine in the family Acanthizidae, found in the arid interior of Australia. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. Specific habitat associations are not recorded in the available data; members of this family in arid regions typically occupy mulga scrub and chenopod shrublands. The species constructs a spherical or retort-shaped nest (SP type); clutch size typically ranges from 2 to 3 eggs. The Slaty-backed Thornbill …