Torrent-lark
Grallina bruijnii
The Torrent-lark (Grallina bruijnii) is a legendary monarch flycatchers, paradise flycatchers, and shrikebill found in 2 countries, weighing about 38 g. The torrent-lark is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found on New Guinea.
About the Torrent-lark
The torrent-lark is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found on New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Torrent-lark look like?
- The torrent-lark is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found on New Guinea.
- How big is a Torrent-lark?
- The Torrent-lark is a small sized bird weighing about 38 g.
- Where can you see a Torrent-lark?
- The Torrent-lark occurs in 2 countries, including Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Torrent-lark?
- The Torrent-lark is most easily confused with the Magpie-lark.
- Is the Torrent-lark endangered?
- The Torrent-lark is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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