3, see text Aphelocephala is a genus of bird in the thornbill family Acanthizidae.

They are endemic to Australia, generally occurring in the arid centre of the continent.

They are a striking looking bird, particularly compared to their duller looking relatives, having dark upperparts and white breasts and faces (as suggested by the name).

The three species have stubby bills and unlike the rest of the Acanthizidae they consume large numbers of seeds in their diet.

Hence he proposed the name Aphelocephala from the Ancient Greek aphelos "simple" and kephale (Latin: caput) "head".