Greater ground robin
| Greater ground robin | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Infraorder: | Passerides |
| Family: | Petroicidae |
| Genus: | Amalocichla |
| Species: | A. sclateriana
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| Binomial name | |
| Amalocichla sclateriana De Vis, 1892
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The greater ground robin (Amalocichla sclateriana) is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is found in New Guinea.
Taxonomy and systematics
[edit]There are two recognised subspecies of the greater ground robin:[2]
- A. s. sclateriana - The nominate subspecies, found in the mountains of the Huon Peninsula.
- A. s. occidentalis - Found in the Oranje Mountains in central New Guinea. It has browner and more mottled underparts than the nominate subspecies does.[2][3]
Description
[edit]It is the largest robin in New Guinea, at 20 cm (7.9 in) in length.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]It is endemic to New Guinea. It is found at elevations of 2,500–3,900 m (8,200–12,800 ft).[3]
Behaviour and ecology
[edit]Diet
[edit]It feeds on invertebrates, such as beetles.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ BirdLife International (2017). "Amalocichla sclateriana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T22704757A118816385. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22704757A118816385.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ a b Boles, Walter (4 March 2020). "Greater Ground-Robin (Amalocichla sclateriana)". Birds of the World.
- ^ a b c d Pratt & Beehler 2014, p. 487.
Cited text
[edit]- Pratt, Thane K. & Beehler, Bruce N. (2014). Birds of New Guinea: The Second Edition. Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0691095639.
