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 Least Concern by the IUCN. Research indicates it is a common and often gregarious bird frequently encountered in eucalypt forests and woodlands of southeastern Australia.