Large-billed Gerygone
NameLarge-billed Gerygone
Common NameLarge-billed Gerygone
Scientific NameGerygone magnirostris
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown, contrasting with whitish to pale yellow underparts, particularly on the belly and vent. It has a dark eye surrounded by a pale eye-ring and distinctive pale lores. The bill is relatively long and dark.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive, melodious, descending whistle, often described as a sweet, liquid, descending trill or a 'we-are-here' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern and eastern coastal Australia, New Guinea, and some surrounding islands, typically in tropical and subtropical regions.
Identifying Featuresrelatively large bill for its size, dull olive-brown upperparts, whitish to pale yellow underparts, pale lores, dark eye with pale eye-ring, melodious descending whistle call
Description
The Large-billed Gerygone is a small, active insectivorous bird characterized by its relatively large bill and plain plumage. It typically inhabits mangroves, paperbark swamps, and other waterside vegetation, where it forages for insects among the foliage. This species is known for its distinctive, melodious descending whistle call.
