About the Chatham Islands Gerygone
The Chatham Islands gerygone, also known as the Chatham gerygone or Chatham Island warbler, is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to the Chatham Islands. The Chatham Islands gerygone is larger than and differs in plumage from the related grey warbler of mainland New Zealand. Both warblers were discovered and named by G. R. Gray in 1845. The grey and Chatham Island warblers are the only two members of the Australasian family Acanthizidae found in New Zealand.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Gerygone albofrontata |
| Species Codes | chiger2, CIWA, CIGE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chatham Islands Gerygone belong to?
The Chatham Islands Gerygone (Gerygone albofrontata) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chatham Islands Gerygone?
The Chatham Islands gerygone, also known as the Chatham gerygone or Chatham Island warbler, is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to the Chatham Islands. The Chatham Islands gerygone is larger than and differs in plumage from the related grey warbler of mainland New Zealand....
Where can I report a Chatham Islands Gerygone sighting?
You can log sightings of Chatham Islands Gerygone on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chiger2, or on iNaturalist.
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