StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height11 cm
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"Large-billed Gerygones often build their nests near wasp colonies, which helps protect them from predators as the wasps deter intruders while tolerating the birds."
Field Guide
Large-billed Gerygone
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The Large-billed Gerygone (Gerygone magnirostris) is a small songbird native to northern Australia and New Guinea. It is best known for its preference for mangrove habitats, though it can also be found in adjacent woodlands and forests in some regions. This bird is an active insect hunter and is often heard before it is seen, thanks to its musical, varied song`.`
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