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Biak Gerygone

Gerygone hypoxantha

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
10,2 cm
Gewicht
7,0 g
Familie
Acanthizidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes

The Biak Gerygone (Gerygone hypoxantha) is a bird species in the family Acanthizidae, within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). 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
Flügelspannweite 10,2 cm 4.0 in
Gewicht 7,0 g 0.25 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Acanthizidae
Genus Gerygone
Arten Gerygone hypoxantha

Distribution

Biak Gerygone has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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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.

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