Green-backed Gerygone

Gerygone chloronota

The Green-backed Gerygone, scientifically known as Gerygone chloronota, is a small passerine bird found in the forests and woodlands of Australia and Papua New Guinea. This species is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, white underparts, and a distinctive white eye-ring. The Green-backed Gerygone is known for its melodious and varied song, often heard in the canopy of its forest habitat. It primarily feeds on insects and forages actively in the foliage. This species is known for its agile and acrobatic flight, often observed catching insects on the wing. The Green-backed Gerygone is not currently considered to be at risk, and its population is stable.

Habitat: Forests and woodlands