Western Thornbill

The Western Thornbill (<em>Acanthiza inornata</em>) is a small passerine in the family Acanthizidae, restricted to southwestern 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, though western Australian thornbills typically inhabit mallee scrub and open woodland. The species constructs a domed nest (DM type); clutch size is typically 3–4 eggs, with incubation lasting 18–21 days and fledging at 17–19 days. The Western Thornbill is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. Additional research would help clarify its foraging ecology and vocalization repertoire within its range.