Weebill
Smicrornis brevirostris(Gould, J, 1838)
English (US) Weebill
The Weebill (Smicrornis brevirostris) is a bird species documented in the AviList Global Avian Checklist. On BirdGuides.io, 0 professional guides specialise in helping birdwatchers observe this species. It belongs to the family Acanthizidae (Gerygones, Thornbills, Scrubwrens, and Allies) in the order Passeriformes.
- Scientific name
- Smicrornis brevirostris
- Order
- Passeriformes
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern
- English (US)
- Weebill
- Described by
- (Gould, J, 1838)
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Add Your ExpertiseRecognised subspecies
The AviList checklist recognises 4 subspecies for this species.
- Smicrornis brevirostris flavescens
- Smicrornis brevirostris brevirostris
- Smicrornis brevirostris occidentalis
- Smicrornis brevirostris ochrogaster
Taxonomic history
- First described as
- Psilopus brevirostris
- Described by
- (Gould, J, 1838)
- Type locality
- Sydney, New South Wales.
- Original description
- A synopsis of the birds of Australia, and the adjacent islands pt4 pl.61
Nomenclatural data from the AviList checklist, quoted in the language of the original sources.
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