About the Western Gerygone
The western gerygone is a small, brownish-grey species of passerine bird, which is found in inland and south-west Australia. It is an arboreal, insectivore of open forest, woodland and dry shrubland. It is not currently threatened with extinction.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Gerygone fusca |
| Species Codes | wesger1, WEGE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Gerygone belong to?
The Western Gerygone (Gerygone fusca) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Gerygone?
The western gerygone is a small, brownish-grey species of passerine bird, which is found in inland and south-west Australia. It is an arboreal, insectivore of open forest, woodland and dry shrubland. It is not currently threatened with extinction....
Where can I report a Western Gerygone sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Gerygone on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wesger1, or on iNaturalist.
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