Dusky Gerygone
A species of Australasian Warblers Scientific name : Gerygone tenebrosa Genus : Australasian Warblers
Dusky Gerygone, A species of Australasian Warblers
Botanical name: Gerygone tenebrosa
Genus: Australasian Warblers
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Description
Description
The dusky gerygone (Gerygone tenebrosa) is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to coastal central and northern areas of Western Australia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Dusky Gerygone predominantly feasts on insects like lepidopterans and beetles, supplementing with spiders, snails, and crabs. Dusky Gerygone usually forages alone or in pairs within mangrove canopies, adeptly gleaning prey from foliage, flowers, and bark.
Habitat
The bird identified as dusky Gerygone primarily inhabits mangrove woodlands and coastal thickets, often drawn to regions with flowering mangroves. There are unverified claims of dusky Gerygone populations residing in swamp-forests, alongside creeks, and within rocky gorges. These habitats are characterized by dense vegetation, offering ample foraging opportunities and shelter.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Australasian warblers Genus
Australasian Warblers Species
Dusky Gerygone 
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