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File:Gerygone fusca exsul Angus McKinnon.jpg

Western Gerygone

Western Gerygone

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The Western Gerygone is a common and widespread small warbler found across much of western and southern Australia. It is known for its adaptable nature and varied habitat preferences.
Where to spot
Found across Western Australia, South Australia, and parts of Victoria and New South Wales, in diverse habitats including woodlands, mallee, scrub, and urban areas.
How to spot
Look for its small size, grey-brown upperparts, and pale underparts. Listen for its distinctive, rich, and varied song, which can be quite complex and melodic. It's an active feeder, constantly moving through foliage.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Its song is often heard during the breeding season, typically spring and summer.
File:Gerygone fusca exsul Angus McKinnon.jpg
File:Gerygone fusca exsul Geoff Jones.jpg
File:Western Gerygone (Gerygone fusca) (31364989766).jpg
File:Western Gerygone (subspecies fusca). Graham Ringer.jpg
File:Gerygone fusca exsul Angus McKinnon.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Gerygone fusca exsul Geoff Jones.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Western Gerygone (Gerygone fusca) (31364989766).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Western Gerygone (subspecies fusca). Graham Ringer.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is remarkable for its adaptability, thriving in a wide range of habitats from arid scrublands to urban gardens, an unusual trait for a gerygone.
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