Definition of Spinebill. Meaning of Spinebill. Synonyms of Spinebill

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Definition of Spinebill

Spinebill
Spinebill Spine"bill`, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any species of Australian birds of the genus Acanthorhynchus. They are related to the honey eaters.

Meaning of Spinebill from wikipedia

- The eastern spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris) is a species of honeyeater found in south-eastern Australia in forest and woodland areas, as well...
- Spinebill is the name given to two members of the honeyeater family, both in the genus Acanthorhynchus, which is Latin for "spine bill". They are around...
- The western spinebill (Acanthorhynchus superciliosus) is a honeyeater found in the heath and woodland of south-western Australia. Ranging between 12–16...
- shorter-billed species less so, but even specialised nectar eaters like the spinebills take extra insects to add protein to their diet when breeding. The movements...
- late autumn to early spring. Honeyeater birds, particularly the eastern spinebill, feed upon the nectar of the flowers. It regenerates after bushfire by...
- prickly Moses wattle (Acacia verticillata subsp. ovoidea) and the Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris). It also features an image of the Federation...
- nectar-feeding species the most, with fewer species such as the Western Spinebill in areas that were dieback-infested. In New Zealand, Phytophthora cinnamomi...
- ****atoo. Smaller resident species include the superb blue wren and eastern spinebill. Sporting and recreational activities are also po****r in the hills region...
- supports po****tions of the western corella, red-capped parrot, western spinebill and western yellow robin. The boundaries of the IBA are defined by areas...
- bees, honey possum, silvereye and honeyeaters, particularly the western spinebill. A. cuneatus is grown in gardens in Australia and the western United States...