Plain Gerygone
A species of Australasian Warblers Scientific name : Gerygone inornata Genus : Australasian Warblers
Plain Gerygone, A species of Australasian Warblers
Botanical name: Gerygone inornata
Genus: Australasian Warblers
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Description
The plain gerygone (Gerygone inornata) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found on the islands of Wetar and Timor. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest.
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Plain Gerygone predominantly consumes insects, actively gleaning from foliage. Typically observed feeding alone or in small groups within middle to lower canopies, often joining mixed-species flocks. Plain Gerygone demonstrates a confiding nature when foraging.
Habitat
The plain Gerygone is commonly found in various types of dense vegetation, ranging from primary and secondary monsoon forests to woodlands and scrub areas. Additionally, this bird species is known to inhabit mangrove ecosystems. These habitats are characterized by a tropical climate typically associated with Western Timor and are generally near sea level, supporting a diverse range of flora and fauna.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Australasian warblers Genus
Australasian Warblers Species
Plain Gerygone