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Fly River Grassbird
Poodytes albolimbatus
Fly River Grassbird (Poodytes albolimbatus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Fly River Grassbird (Poodytes albolimbatus) is a member of the Locustellidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 14 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Locustellidae Grassbirds & Allies
- Genus Poodytes
- Species albolimbatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 14 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Locustellidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Fly River Grassbird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Fly River Grassbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Fly River Grassbird (Poodytes albolimbatus) belongs to the Locustellidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU lower and middle Fly region (sc New Guinea).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 14 g, with a wing length of about 5.8 cm and a tail of around 5.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 2,389 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Fly River Grassbird?
The Fly River Grassbird is a very small bird that weighs around 14 g.
Where does the Fly River Grassbird live?
The Fly River Grassbird is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU lower and middle Fly region (sc New Guinea), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Fly River Grassbird belong to?
The Fly River Grassbird (Poodytes albolimbatus) belongs to the Locustellidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Fly River Grassbird eat?
The Fly River Grassbird is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Fly River Grassbird migrate?
The Fly River Grassbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Fly River Grassbird endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Fly River Grassbird's range?
The Fly River Grassbird has a mapped global range of about 2,389 km².
Conservation
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