Buff-rumped Thornbill
A species of Thornbill Scientific name : Acanthiza reguloides Genus : Thornbill
Buff-rumped Thornbill, A species of Thornbill
Botanical name: Acanthiza reguloides
Genus: Thornbill
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The buff-rumped thornbill (Acanthiza reguloides) is a species of thornbill found in open forest land in eastern Australia, specifically around Sydney, south of Chinchilla and east of Cobar in an area of 1,000,000–10,000,000 km². The buff-rumped thornbill is found in temperate or subtropical/tropical moist environments living and feeding amidst the foliage or on the ground. However, they are known to prefer nesting sites one to two metres above ground level, particularly amongst the bark of trees. Of a similar size to other thornbills, 8–10 cm long, the buff-rumped thornbill is identifiable by its "buff-coloured rump and belly" and white irides in its eyes. Since 1926 the buff-rumped thornbill and the varied thornbill (A. squamata) have been combined as a single species, despite considerable differences between extreme examples of the two groups. The buff-rumped thornbill is described as 'uncommon' on some occasions. However, it is not deemed to be endangered and has been in the low risk category for the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources since 1988. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Buff-rumped Thornbill subsists on an array that includes insects like ants and beetles, as well as seeds and nectar. It gleans food from the ground, foliage, and trees, sometimes sallying or hanging upside-down. Buff-rumped Thornbill forages socially in clans and joins mixed-species flocks, exhibiting cooperative territory use.
Habitat
The buff-rumped Thornbill is commonly found in open eucalypt forests and woodlands with sparse undergrowth, including areas with grasses and heath. It inhabits environments with various trees such as cypress pine, casuarinas, acacias, Banksia, and tea-tree. While it typically avoids denser vegetative areas, the subspecies race squamata occupies regions adjacent to rainforest edges and wet sclerophyll habitats. The buff-rumped Thornbill can also be seen in exotic Monterey pine plantations, orchards, and partially cleared areas with remnant vegetation near creeks and roadsides.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Australasian warblers Genus
Thornbill Species
Buff-rumped Thornbill 
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