Eastern Spinebill
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 7,905
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The eastern spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) is a species of honeyeater found in eastern Australia from Queensland to Tasmania in forest and woodland areas, as well as gardens in urban areas. It is around 15 cm long, and has a distinctive black, white and chestnut plumage, a red eye, and a long downcurved bill.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Eastern spinebill”.