Fan-tailed Gerygone
NameFan-tailed Gerygone
Common NameFan-tailed Gerygone
Scientific NameGerygone flavolateralis
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with bright yellow underparts from the throat to the belly. It features a pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe. The tail is dark with white tips on the outer feathers, particularly noticeable when fanned.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a melodious and often complex song, described as a series of sweet, warbling notes, sometimes with a trilling quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia, inhabiting tropical moist lowland and montane forests, as well as mangroves.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-green upperparts, bright yellow underparts, pale supercilium, fanned tail with white tips, melodious song
Description
The Fan-tailed Gerygone is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its olive-green upperparts and striking bright yellow underparts. It is known for its distinctive habit of fanning its tail, often revealing white tips on the outer feathers, while foraging for insects.
