Mangrove Gerygone
NameMangrove Gerygone
Common NameMangrove Gerygone
Scientific NameGerygone levigaster
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull grey-brown, contrasting with clean white underparts. It features a pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe, and a distinctive yellow wash on the flanks and undertail coverts. The bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, melodious, and often prolonged song, described as a series of sweet, warbling notes that ascend and descend.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the northern coast of Australia, from Western Australia across the Northern Territory to Queensland, and also in southern New Guinea.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Grey-brown upperparts, white underparts, Yellow wash on flanks and undertail coverts, Pale supercilium and dark eye-stripe, Melodious, warbling song, Exclusive to mangrove habitats
Description
The Mangrove Gerygone is a small, active passerine bird typically found foraging in mangrove forests. It is known for its melodious song and subtle plumage, blending well with its coastal habitat.
