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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.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Acanthizidae Australasian Warblers
- Genus Gerygone
- Species insularis
Quick facts
- Family
- Acanthizidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
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
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