Currently this page refers to Brown, Striated and Buff-rumped Thornbills.

The aim of this page is to point out key identification factors via a range of photographs that emphasize both colouration and posture.

Photographs and text by Damian Kelly

	Brown Thornbill - shows breast pattern with lots of striations. Not to be confused with the Striated Thornbill.		Brown Thornbill - an alert posture - checking out the world
	Brown Thornbill - you have to be quick to see hovering flight like this		Brown Thornbill - side and below view - this bird is alert and ready to fly
	Brown Thornbill - peeping out from protective foliage		Brown Thornbill - good side view showing colour patterns
	Buff-rumped Thornbill - note distinctive buff marking on rump and contrasting darker tail edge		Buff-rumped Thornbill - another side-on view. This species is more often seen foraging in low foliage or on the ground, unlike the others.
	Buff-rumped Thornbill - blurred on take-off, but it does show the distinct rump and tail		Buff-rumped Thornbill - another side view
	Striated Thornbill - having a bath		Striated Thornbill - the green and brown back is indicative of the striated thornbill
	Striated Thornbill - fresh from a quick bath this bird looks a bit fluffed up as it preens and dries in the sun		Striated Thornbill - another view of a rather fluffy bird after washing
	Striated Thornbill - a clear view of the top colouration - not often seen. Note the distinct striations on the head.		Striated Thornbill - another top view from behind - a more likely view. Note also the paler underparts.