Weebill (Smicrornis brevirostris)
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Weebill

Smicrornis brevirostris (Gould, 1838)

5.3 gWeight

The weebill (Smicrornis brevirostris) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae.

Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Weebill has been recorded at 126 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt Ainslie Nature Reserve – Campbell ParkAustralia2,075 records
  2. Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature ReserveAustralia1,672 records
  3. Gemmill Swamp Wildlife ReserveAustralia1,613 records
More places
  1. Bowra Wildlife SanctuaryAustralia1,327 records
  2. Crusoe Reservoir and No. 7 ParkAustralia1,044 records
  3. Herdsman LakeAustralia898 records
  4. Callum Brae Nature ReserveAustralia847 records
  5. Woodlands Historic ParkAustralia846 records
  6. Gluepot ReserveAustralia831 records
  7. Victoria Dam – Access road, track and picnic areaAustralia784 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The weebill (Smicrornis brevirostris) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is an insectivorous passerine that is found throughout mainland Australia. At 8 to 9 cm (3.1 to 3.5 in) long, it is Australia's smallest bird.

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Questions

How big is the Weebill?

The Weebill weighs around 5.3 g.

Where does the Weebill live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Australia (except Tasmania). It is most often recorded in Australia.

When is the best time to see the Weebill?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September and October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Weebill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Weebill as Least Concern.

What does the Weebill eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Weebill in?

It belongs to the family Australasian Warblers (Acanthizidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
5.3 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
34 mm
Bill
8 mm
Tarsus
16 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Australia (except Tasmania)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Australasian Warblers Acanthizidae
Genus
Smicrornis

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