Western Gerygone
Gerygone fusca
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Species Description
The Western Gerygone (*Gerygone fusca*) is a small, active songbird native to Australia’s woodlands and shrublands. It is the most widespread member of its genus, commonly found in a range of wooded habitats across much of the mainland, from open eucalypt forests to arid mulga and mallee shrublands.
Fun Facts
The name “Gerygone” comes from Greek, meaning “born of sound,” a nod to its musical call.
1. Large white patches at the base of the outer tail feathers with a black band and white tips.
2. Plain brownish-grey upperparts and whitish underparts.
3. Persistent, clear, high-pitched, melodic song.
Western Gerygones are found throughout inland and southwestern Australia, occupying dry eucalypt forests, woodlands, acacia shrublands, and along watercourses. They are typically seen foraging alone or in pairs in the mid to upper canopy, often below 85 meters in elevation. The species is also present on Rottnest and Garden Islands near Perth, having colonized Rottnest in the 195s.
Physical Attributes
Height
10 cm
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