Rufous-sided Gerygone
A species of Australasian Warblers Scientific name : Gerygone dorsalis Genus : Australasian Warblers
Rufous-sided Gerygone, A species of Australasian Warblers
Botanical name: Gerygone dorsalis
Genus: Australasian Warblers
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Description
Description
The rufous-sided gerygone (Gerygone dorsalis) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found in the eastern Lesser Sunda Islands and Kai Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Rufous-sided Gerygone predominantly feeds on insects, often foraging in pairs or within mixed-species flocks. It gleans prey from under leaves and vine tangles in dense forests, utilizing tail flicks and slow wags during this activity.
Habitat
The rufous-sided Gerygone is found in a variety of habitats including lowland and coastal forests, forest edges, secondary forests, and areas with partial clearings. Its range extends to lightly wooded agricultural land and mangrove ecosystems. The species shows a particular affinity for dense forest environments with abundant vine tangles.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Australasian warblers Genus
Australasian Warblers Species
Rufous-sided Gerygone