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Biak Gerygone
Gerygone hypoxantha
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
10.2 cm
Weight
7.0 g
Family
Acanthizidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Biak Gerygone is a near-threatened small warbler-like bird endemic to Biak and Supiori islands in West Papua, Indonesia. It has yellowish underparts and olive-brown upperparts typical of gerygones. It forages actively in forest canopy, gleaning insects from leaves, and is restricted to its small island range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm | 4.0 in |
| Weight | 7.0 g | 0.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Acanthizidae |
| Genus | Gerygone |
| Species | Gerygone hypoxantha |
Distribution
Biak Gerygone has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Biak Gerygone endangered?
The Biak Gerygone has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Biak Gerygone?
The Biak Gerygone has a wingspan of 10.2 cm, weight of 7.0 g.
What order and family does the Biak Gerygone belong to?
The Biak Gerygone (Gerygone hypoxantha) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Acanthizidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Acanthizidae family
Atherton Scrubwren
Sericornis keri
Vulnerable
Banded Whiteface
Aphelocephala nigricincta
Least Concern
Bicoloured Scrubwren
Aethomyias nigrorufus
Least Concern
Brown-breasted Gerygone
Gerygone ruficollis
Least Concern
Brown Gerygone
Gerygone mouki
Least Concern
Brown Thornbill
Acanthiza pusilla
Least Concern
Buff-faced Scrubwren
Aethomyias perspicillatus
Least Concern
Buff-rumped Thornbill
Acanthiza reguloides
Least Concern