Western Gerygone
NameWestern Gerygone
Common NameWestern Gerygone
Scientific NameGerygone fusca
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull grey-brown, contrasting with paler, off-white to pale grey underparts, sometimes with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks. It has a small, dark bill and a prominent red iris.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, melodious, warbling song, often described as undulating or descending in pitch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across arid and semi-arid regions of Western Australia, extending into parts of South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dull grey-brown plumage, prominent red eye, melodious warbling song, active foliage gleaner
Description
The Western Gerygone is a small, plain grey-brown passerine bird with a distinctive red eye. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the foliage of trees and shrubs in arid and semi-arid woodlands.
