Smicrornis brevirostris

Weebill at Higgins, ACT

Smicrornis brevirostris at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2023
Smicrornis brevirostris at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2023
Smicrornis brevirostris at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2023
Smicrornis brevirostris at Higgins, ACT - 9 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Gerygone olivacea 13 Feb 2023 natureguy
Smicrornis brevirostris 12 Feb 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Zosterops lateralis 10 Feb 2023 CarbonAI
Unidentified 10 Feb 2023 MichaelWenke

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Have had two opinions on this bird from ABID. One saying it is a Weebill and the other as a juvenile White-throated Gerygone.

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RAllen wrote:
   11 Feb 2023
Looks more like juvenile weebill. Not long out of nest and more likely breeding at that location than gerygone.
MichaelWenke wrote:
   11 Feb 2023
That is interesting. Would love to find that they are breeding in our park.
Liam.m wrote:
   12 Feb 2023
natureguy wrote:
   13 Feb 2023
Not really sure, I don't think it is a Weebill. In the last image looks more like a Pardalote almost
Liam.m wrote:
   13 Feb 2023
I agree with Luke re the bird not looking like a weebill
natureguy wrote:
   13 Feb 2023
Yes, I agree. I think most likely immature White-throated Gerygone, a small chance it could be a pardalote but the rich yellow plumage strikes me as Gerygone.
RAllen wrote:
   13 Feb 2023
Lacks yellow supra- lore spot ( white in adult) and bill shape of gerygone. The yellow wash is consistent with a very young juv weebill and it is backlit by evening sunlight (7pm). If not confident then I guess it’s ID best considered inconclusive. Pity parent didn’t show up.

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Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Cymbacha sp (genus) (A crab spider) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2024 by MichaelWenke
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Nov 2024 by MichaelWenke
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by Untidy
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2024 by MichaelWenke
Hypattalus sp. (genus) (A soft-winged flower beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2024 by MichaelWenke
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2024 by MichaelWenke
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Nov 2024 by MichaelWenke
Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Nov 2024 by Untidy
Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Oct 2024 by MichaelWenke
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Oct 2024 by MichaelWenke
Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by MichaelWenke
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale (Halictid bee) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Oct 2024 by MichaelWenke
Vulpia bromoides (Squirrel-tail Fescue, Hair Grass) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Oct 2024 by MattM
Ehrharta longiflora (Annual Veldt Grass) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Oct 2024 by MattM
Indigofera australis subsp. australis (Australian Indigo) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Oct 2024 by Untidy
Daviesia mimosoides (Bitter Pea) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Oct 2024 by Untidy
Eucalyptus pauciflora (A Snow Gum) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Oct 2024 by Untidy
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by MichaelWenke
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by Trevor
Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 by Trevor
Aphylum sp. (genus) (Shield bug) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 by Trevor
Tartessini sp. (tribe) (A leafhopper) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 by Trevor
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 by Trevor
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Higgins, ACT - 27 Aug 2024 by Trevor
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Aug 2024 by Trevor
Paropsisterna laesa species complex (Laesa leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 13 Aug 2024 by Trevor
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Jul 2024 by Untidy
Solenogyne dominii (Smooth Solenogyne) at Higgins, ACT - 22 Jul 2024 by Untidy
Eucalyptus blakelyi (Blakely's Red Gum) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Jun 2024 by Untidy
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Jun 2024 by Trevor
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Higgins, ACT - 14 May 2024 by Untidy
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Higgins Woodland - 4 May 2024 by AlisonMilton
Casuarina cunninghamiana subsp. cunninghamiana (River She-Oak, River Oak) at Higgins, ACT - 4 May 2024 by lbradley
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Apr 2024 by Trevor
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Apr 2024 by Trevor
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Higgins Woodland - 16 Apr 2024 by Trevor
Melithreptus lunatus (White-naped Honeyeater) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Apr 2024 by Untidy
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Apr 2024 by Trevor
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis eucalypti (A two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis eucalypti (A two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Higgins Woodland - 1 Apr 2024 by AlisonMilton
Paralaea porphyrinaria (Chestnut Vein Crest Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Drymoptila temenitis (Crescent-tipped Geometrid) at Higgins Woodland - 30 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Higgins Woodland - 27 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Higgins Woodland - 27 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Higgins Woodland - 27 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Rhagadolyra magnicornis (Lauxaniid fly) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Stenosmylus stenopterus (An Osmylid Lacewing) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Oenosandra boisduvalii (Boisduval's Autumn Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 20 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Higgins Woodland - 19 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Higgins Woodland - 12 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Gerygone olivacea (White-throated Gerygone) at Higgins Woodland - 11 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Higgins Woodland - 6 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. viminalis (Manna Gum) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Hemibela (genus) (A Concealer moth) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Untidy
Uresiphita ornithopteralis (Tree Lucerne Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Unplaced externaria (Mahogany Bark Moth (formerly Hypomecis externaria)) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Philoponella sp. (genus) (Venomless spider) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Isopedella pessleri (A huntsman spider) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Paropsisterna sp. ("Ch11" of DeLittle 1979) (A leaf beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Sumpigaster sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Leptocoris mitellatus (Leptocoris bug) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Arkys sp. (genus) (An Ambush, Bird-dropping or Triangular Spider) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Mar 2024 by Trevor
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Higgins Woodland - 21 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 11 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Calopompilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Ichneumonoidea (Superfamily) (A species of parasitic wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Higgins Woodland - 8 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Rytidosperma laeve (Bare-backed Wallaby Grass) at Higgins, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 by MattM
Hyalarcta huebneri (Leafy Case Moth) at Higgins Woodland - 6 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Higgins Woodland - 4 Feb 2024 by Trevor
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Higgins Woodland - 3 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Eolophus roseicapilla (Galah) at Higgins Woodland - 2 Feb 2024 by Untidy
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Higgins Woodland - 26 Jan 2024 by Trevor

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 9 Feb 2023 06:59 PM Recorded on
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  • Smicrornis brevirostris Scientific name
  • Weebill Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1594.7m Recorded at altitude
  • 305 images trained Machine learning
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