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Extinct

Lord Howe Gerygone

Gerygone insularis

Lord Howe Gerygone (Gerygone insularis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.

The Lord Howe Gerygone (Gerygone insularis) is a member of the Acanthizidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Acanthizidae Australasian Warblers
  4. Genus Gerygone
  5. Species insularis

Where it lives

Lord Howe I. (east of Australia)

Quick facts

Family
Acanthizidae

Biology & behaviour

The Lord Howe Gerygone (Gerygone insularis) is a member of the Acanthizidae family, within the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Lord Howe I. (e of Australia).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Lord Howe Gerygone live?

The Lord Howe Gerygone is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Lord Howe I. (e of Australia).

What family does the Lord Howe Gerygone belong to?

The Lord Howe Gerygone (Gerygone insularis) belongs to the Acanthizidae family, in the order Passeriformes.

Is the Lord Howe Gerygone endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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