Biak Gerygone
Gerygone hypoxantha
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gerygone-hypoxantha"></birdfyi-bird>The Biak Gerygone (Gerygone hypoxantha) is a bird species in the family Acanthizidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.2 cm and a weight of 7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Acanthizidae family