Fan-tailed Gerygone
A species of Australasian Warblers Scientific name : Gerygone flavolateralis Genus : Australasian Warblers
Fan-tailed Gerygone, A species of Australasian Warblers
Botanical name: Gerygone flavolateralis
Genus: Australasian Warblers
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The fan-tailed gerygone (Gerygone flavolateralis) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found in New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Fan-tailed Gerygone consumes a variety of insects, including larvae, pupae, and adult forms. It is often seen foraging alone or with small groups, joining mixed-species flocks. Foraging occurs from the understory to canopy, with a preference for middle levels, gleaning from foliage and sometimes using hover-and-sally techniques.
Habitat
The fan-tailed Gerygone typically inhabits forested environments, ranging from dense forests to secondary growth areas. They are also frequently found in village gardens and scrublands. The fan-tailed Gerygone prefers lowland areas but can also be found in hilly regions within broader geographical zones where these habitat conditions exist.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Australasian warblers Genus
Australasian Warblers Species
Fan-tailed Gerygone