Bird guideFairy Gerygone

A taxon known commonly as the fairy warbler, Gerygone flavida was described from the Herbert River in Queensland and initially treated as a separate species.

⚠️Not listed
🍃Indigenous: Yellow Warbler, Hornet-Nest Bird, Fairy Warbler, Black-Throated Warbler, Fairy Flyeater, Black-Throated Flyeater

At a glance

FamilyThornbills and Allies
SizeTiny
RarityUncommon
HabitatInhabits subtropical wet forests, usually edges and surrounding habitats, and mangroves.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from June to November.

Sounds

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Recorded by Étienne Leroy

Range map

Range map

637visible hotspots
18404visible records
1states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence

Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.

Species notes

Overview

Upperparts grayish brown with green tinges, underparts yellow. In male, distinct white facial markings extend from above the base of the bill to the chin. In female and juvenile, facial markings indistinct, usually just a light loral patch (above bill). Compare larger Green-backed Honeyeater, with pale eye and dark lores.

Regional timing

Queensland
Peak: June to November18,390 records
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