Yellow-bellied Gerygone
NameYellow-bellied Gerygone
Common NameYellow-bellied Gerygone
Scientific NameGerygone sulphurea
FamilyAcanthizidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown to grey-brown, contrasting with a pale greyish throat and breast. The belly and undertail coverts are a striking bright yellow. It features a pale supercilium and a dark tail with white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a sweet, melodious, and often descending or undulating song, typically a series of clear, whistled notes that can be quite distinctive.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Java, Bali, and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow belly, olive-brown upperparts, pale supercilium, small size, melodious song
Description
The Yellow-bellied Gerygone is a small, active warbler known for its bright yellow underparts. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of various forest types, actively gleaning insects from foliage. This species is often heard before it is seen, thanks to its distinctive melodious song.
