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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
Photo taken; Deception Bay, SE Queensland, Australia | Photo taken; Deception Bay, SE Queensland, Australia | ||
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4 in (10–11 cm); 0.25 oz (7 g). A tiny bird with a brown back, white underparts, and a white brow. | 4 in (10–11 cm); 0.25 oz (7 g). A tiny bird with a brown back, white underparts, and a white brow. | ||
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Coasts of northern and eastern Australia south to Newcastle. Also small area in southeastern New Guinea. | Coasts of northern and eastern Australia south to Newcastle. Also small area in southeastern New Guinea. | ||
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Mangroves and neighboring vegetation, sometimes rainforests and gardens. | Mangroves and neighboring vegetation, sometimes rainforests and gardens. | ||
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| − | + | Active and fairly tame. May be migratory at southern part of range. Attractive, whistling song and soft chattering notes. Gleans, snatches, and hovers at outer foliage of mangroves and other trees for insects. | |
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Breeds from September to April. Oval nest is suspended from foliage of mangroves and has a hooded side entrance. Two or three pinkish, speckled eggs. | Breeds from September to April. Oval nest is suspended from foliage of mangroves and has a hooded side entrance. Two or three pinkish, speckled eggs. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showgallery.php?mcats=all&what=allfields&si=Gerygone+levigaster+ View more images of Mangrove Gerygone in the gallery] | *[http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showgallery.php?mcats=all&what=allfields&si=Gerygone+levigaster+ View more images of Mangrove Gerygone in the gallery] | ||
[[Category:Birds]] | [[Category:Birds]] | ||
Revision as of 12:39, 5 June 2007
- Gerygone levigaster
Identification
Photo taken; Deception Bay, SE Queensland, Australia 4 in (10–11 cm); 0.25 oz (7 g). A tiny bird with a brown back, white underparts, and a white brow.
Distribution
Coasts of northern and eastern Australia south to Newcastle. Also small area in southeastern New Guinea.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Mangroves and neighboring vegetation, sometimes rainforests and gardens.
Behaviour
Active and fairly tame. May be migratory at southern part of range. Attractive, whistling song and soft chattering notes. Gleans, snatches, and hovers at outer foliage of mangroves and other trees for insects. Breeds from September to April. Oval nest is suspended from foliage of mangroves and has a hooded side entrance. Two or three pinkish, speckled eggs.
