About the Fan-tailed Gerygone
The fan-tailed gerygone is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found in New Caledonia and Vanuatu. The Rennell gerygone of the Solomon Islands was formerly considered conspecific, but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Gerygone flavolateralis |
| Species Codes | fatger1, FTGE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fan-tailed Gerygone belong to?
The Fan-tailed Gerygone (Gerygone flavolateralis) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fan-tailed Gerygone?
The fan-tailed gerygone is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found in New Caledonia and Vanuatu. The Rennell gerygone of the Solomon Islands was formerly considered conspecific, but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021....
Where can I report a Fan-tailed Gerygone sighting?
You can log sightings of Fan-tailed Gerygone on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fatger1, or on iNaturalist.
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