Grey Thornbill

Acanthiza cinerea

The Grey Thornbill (Acanthiza cinerea) is a small, insect-eating bird native to Australia. It is characterized by its grey plumage, thin bill, and distinctive white eyebrow stripe. This species is often found in open woodlands, forests, and shrublands, where it forages for insects and spiders in the foliage and branches. The Grey Thornbill builds dome-shaped nests using grass, bark, and spider webs, often suspended from the outer branches of trees. Despite its small size, this bird is known for its energetic and agile foraging behavior, as it flits and hovers among the foliage. The population trend of the Grey Thornbill is currently stable, and it is not considered to be globally threatened.

Habitat: Open woodlands, forests, shrublands