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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
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Description
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The fan-tailed gerygone (Gerygone flavolateralis) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found in New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
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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
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Australasian warblers Genus
Australasian Warblers Species
Fan-tailed Gerygone