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Norfolk Gerygone
Gerygone modestaPelzeln, 1860
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- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Acanthizidae
- Genus
- Gerygone
At a glance
The Norfolk Gerygone is a tiny bird, about 10–12 cm long, endemic to Australia. It is best seen in autumn.
- Size
- 10–12 cm
- Origin
- Endemic
- Best seen
- Autumn
- Commonness
- Endemic
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Norfolk Gerygone look like?
The Norfolk Gerygone is a tiny bird, about 10–12 cm long and weighing 7–9 g.
The Norfolk gerygone is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to Norfolk Island.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Norfolk Gerygone?
The Norfolk Gerygone is recorded across its Australian range mainly in February, March, April, October and November.
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05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Norfolk Gerygone eat?
The Norfolk Gerygone feeds on terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in pairs.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
2 photos
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