Least ConcernRareInvertebratesForestDomed nestTiny · 7 g
About the Brown-breasted Gerygone
The brown-breasted gerygone or treefern gerygone is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found in the highlands of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in July · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Yellow-bellied GerygoneGerygone chrysogasterThe Yellow-Bellied Gerygone is 10cm with brownish-olive color with a white belly.
Dusky GerygoneGerygone tenebrosaThe dusky gerygone is about 10-13 cm in length, with the upper parts grey-brown and tinged olive.
Plain GerygoneGerygone inornataThe plain gerygone is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae.
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