Biak Gerygone vs Lord Howe Gerygone
Gerygone hypoxantha compared with Gerygone insularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Biak Gerygone | Lord Howe Gerygone |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gerygone hypoxantha | Gerygone insularis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Acanthizidae | Acanthizidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 7.0 g (0.25 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Biak Gerygone
Extinct
Lord Howe Gerygone
About These Birds
Biak Gerygone
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.