Golden-bellied Gerygone
NameGolden-bellied Gerygone
Common NameGolden-bellied Gerygone
Scientific NameGerygone sulphurea
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with bright yellow underparts, particularly on the belly and vent. It has a pale supercilium, dark eyes, and a slender, dark bill. The wings are darker brown with paler edges to the flight feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a sweet, warbling song, often described as a series of descending or undulating notes. It also produces various chirps and trills.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, and the Philippines. It inhabits a variety of lowland and coastal areas.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Bright yellow belly, Olive-brown back, Pale supercilium, Slender dark bill
Description
The Golden-bellied Gerygone is a small, active warbler-like bird known for its vibrant yellow underparts. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of trees, often found in coastal and disturbed forest habitats.
