Green-backed Gerygone
NameGreen-backed Gerygone
Common NameGreen-backed Gerygone
Scientific NameGerygone chloronota
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts, including the back and wings, are olive-green, contrasting with a grey head and nape. The underparts are pale grey to whitish. It has dark eyes, a slender dark bill, and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are a series of sweet, musical, warbling notes, often delivered in a trilling or cascading fashion, characteristic of gerygones. The song is fluid and melodious.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern Australia, specifically the Top End of the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region of Western Australia, extending into New Guinea.
Identifying Featuressmall size, olive-green back, grey head, pale underparts, slender dark bill, musical warbling call
Description
A small, active insectivorous bird, the Green-backed Gerygone is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and pale underparts. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of tropical forests, often giving its distinctive musical call. This species is known for its agile movements while searching for insects.
