About the Norfolk Island Gerygone
The Norfolk gerygone is a species of bird in the Australian warbler family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to Norfolk Island. This species was once lumped with the grey gerygone of New Zealand and the extinct Lord Howe gerygone as a single species. Genetic studies have shown that the grey and Norfolk gerygones are sister species, and they are still treated as a single species by some authorities.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thornbills and Allies (Acanthizidae) |
| Species | Gerygone modesta |
| Species Codes | noiger1, NIGE, NOGE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Norfolk Island Gerygone belong to?
The Norfolk Island Gerygone (Gerygone modesta) belongs to the Thornbills and Allies family (Acanthizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Norfolk Island Gerygone?
The Norfolk gerygone is a species of bird in the Australian warbler family Acanthizidae. It is endemic to Norfolk Island. This species was once lumped with the grey gerygone of New Zealand and the extinct Lord Howe gerygone as a single species. Genetic studies have shown that the grey and Norfolk ge...
Where can I report a Norfolk Island Gerygone sighting?
You can log sightings of Norfolk Island Gerygone on eBird (ebird.org) using species code noiger1, or on iNaturalist.
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