White-throated Gerygone
NameWhite-throated Gerygone
Common NameWhite-throated Gerygone
Scientific NameGerygone olivacea
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull grey-brown, contrasting sharply with a clean white throat and bright yellow belly and vent. The head is pale grey with a subtle white supercilium and a dark line through the eye, which is a striking reddish-brown. The bill is small and dark.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive, melodious, descending whistle, often described as a 'falling leaf' or 'we-are-here' call, which is easily recognizable.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across eastern and northern Australia, extending into southern New Guinea. It is migratory in parts of its Australian range, moving north during winter.
Identifying Featuressmall size, grey-brown upperparts, white throat, bright yellow belly, reddish-brown eye, distinctive descending whistle call
Description
A small, active passerine, the White-throated Gerygone is characterized by its grey-brown upperparts, clean white throat, and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages for insects in the canopy and mid-story of trees, often giving its distinctive descending whistle call.
