Mangrove Gerygone
Gerygone levigaster
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Acanthizidae
About
The mangrove gerygone is a species of bird in the Australian warbler family Acanthizidae. The species is also known as the mangrove warbler. The species is thought to form a superspecies with the closely related fan-tailed gerygone of Melanesia and the Australian western gerygone. There are three subspecies of mangrove gerygone, G. l. pallida, found in southern New Guinea, the nominate race G. l. levigaster, which is found from coastal Western Australia to coastal north Queensland and is known as Buff-breasted Flyeater, and G. l. cantator, which is found from coastal Queensland to New South Wales. The species is uncommon in New Guinea and has suffered some declines due to mangrove clearances but is not considered threatened by the IUCN.
Fun Fact
The species is also known as the mangrove warbler.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Distributed in mangrove forests and in forests and woodland adjacent to mangroves.
Diet
Prey in the air than other gerygones, but will join mixed-species feeding flocks with white-eyes, honey-eaters and fantails.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance