Plain Gerygone
NamePlain Gerygone
Common NamePlain Gerygone
Scientific NameGerygone simplex
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown to grey-brown, contrasting slightly with whitish to pale grey underparts, often with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks or vent. It has a small, dark bill and a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, sweet, warbling song, often descending in pitch, described as a series of 'twee-twee-twee' or 'weep-weep-weep' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller islands within its range.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Plain olive-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Pale eye-ring, Active foraging behavior, Sweet, warbling call
Description
The Plain Gerygone is a very small, unobtrusive warbler-like bird with dull olive-brown upperparts and whitish underparts. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the canopy and undergrowth of forests.
