The yellow-bellied gerygone is a species of bird in the family Acanthizidae. It is found in New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Region
New Guinea (Melanesia)
Typical Environment
Occurs throughout suitable lowland and foothill rainforests across New Guinea and nearby islands. It favors moist primary and secondary forests, riverine corridors, and forest edges with dense foliage. The species forages from the understory to the mid-canopy, often in shaded, sheltered layers. It adapts well to lightly disturbed habitats as long as continuous tree cover remains.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1200 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
This small warbler-like bird of the Acanthizidae family is a quiet but constant presence in New Guinea’s lowland forests. It gives soft, clear, whistled phrases that carry through the understory. Like other gerygones, it builds a neat, domed, hanging nest often suspended from slender branches and bound with spider silk. It frequently joins mixed-species flocks while foraging.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats with brief hops and sallies among foliage
Social Behavior
Usually found in pairs or small family groups and often associates with mixed-species flocks. During breeding, pairs construct a domed, hanging nest from plant fibers and spider webs, typically placed low to mid-height. Both parents participate in incubation and feeding of the young.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Delivers soft, clear, whistled notes and brief, sweet phrases repeated at intervals. Calls include thin chips and gentle trills used for contact within pairs or small groups.
