Gibberbird (Ashbyia lovensis)
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Gibberbird

Ashbyia lovensis (Ashby, 1911)

12–13 cmLength18 gWeight

The gibberbird (Ashbyia lovensis) is a species of chat within the Meliphagidae family of passerine birds.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The gibberbird (Ashbyia lovensis) is a species of chat within the Meliphagidae family of passerine birds.

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Questions

How big is the Gibberbird?

The Gibberbird is about 12–13 cm long and weighs around 18 g.

Where does the Gibberbird live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: north-central South Australia, southeastern Queensland and northwestern New South Wales (east-central Australia).

Is the Gibberbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Gibberbird as Least Concern.

What does the Gibberbird eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Gibberbird in?

It belongs to the family Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
12–13 cm
Weight
18 g
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
74 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
21 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: north-central South Australia, southeastern Queensland and northwestern New South Wales (east-central Australia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Honeyeaters Meliphagidae
Genus
Ashbyia

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Gibberbird

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