Little yellow birds are often hard to identify because they move quickly and look similar. This guide helps you tell apart 6 common species - Buff-rumped Thornbill, Yellow Thornbill, Yellow-rumped Thornbill, Fairy Gerygone, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Yellow Robin and Weebill.

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ID Little Brown Birds

Eastern Yellow Robin

Friendly bird that has grey back and wings, white throat, and yellow breast.

Inland Thornbill

QLD coastal bird with dark throat, white whisker streaks (males), and yellow breast.

Weebill

Small bird with pale eyebrow, stubby bill, short tail, and light yellow body. Forages up high and likes to hover.

White-throated Gerygone

Known for its warbling call, entirely yellow underbody, white throat, red eye, and white spot under its tail.

Yellow Thornbill

One of the smallest thornbills with yellow breast and underbody, orange wash on throat (adults) and white streaks on ears.

Yellow-rumped Thornbill

The largest thornbill is often found on the ground. Has a black crown with white spots and a yellow rump under its tail.

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