Lesser Ground-Robin
NameLesser Ground-Robin
Common NameLesser Ground-Robin
Scientific NameAmalocichla incerta
FamilyPetroicidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, with a darker brown crown and back, and a rufous-brown rump and tail. The throat and upper breast are pale buffy-white, contrasting with the darker upperparts and duller brown belly. It has long, pale legs.
Vocalization / CallA high-pitched, thin, often mournful whistle, sometimes given as a series of thin, drawn-out notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane rainforests of New Guinea, typically found at elevations between 600 and 2,700 meters.
Identifying Featuresdull brown plumage, pale buffy-white throat, long pale legs, short tail, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
A small, shy, ground-dwelling bird found in the montane rainforests of New Guinea. It typically maintains an upright posture while foraging for invertebrates in dense undergrowth. Its drab plumage provides excellent camouflage in its forest habitat.
