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Goldenface
Pachycare flavogriseum (Meyer, AB, 1874)
13 cmLength16 gWeight
The goldenface (Pachycare flavogriseum) is a species of passerine bird endemic to New Guinea.
Busiest months: July–August · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Goldenface has been recorded at 11 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Varirata National ParkPapua New Guinea411 records
- Arfak Mtns – MaybriIndonesia105 records
- Minggre Birdwatching HomestayIndonesia65 records
More places
- Sera (formerly Crater Mountain) Biological Research StationPapua New Guinea47 records
- Dablin Creek RoadPapua New Guinea13 records
- Tabubil AreaPapua New Guinea6 records
- Arfak Mtns – German CampIndonesia3 records
- NimbokrangIndonesia3 records
- Ok Menga Hydro IntakePapua New Guinea2 records
- Tari GapPapua New Guinea1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The goldenface (Pachycare flavogriseum) is a species of passerine bird endemic to New Guinea. It is the only species (monotypic) within the genus Pachycare.
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Questions
How big is the Goldenface?
The Goldenface is about 13 cm long and weighs around 16 g.
Where does the Goldenface live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: montane New Guinea. It is most often recorded in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
When is the best time to see the Goldenface?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and August (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Goldenface endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Goldenface as Least Concern.
What does the Goldenface eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Goldenface in?
It belongs to the family Australasian Warblers (Acanthizidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 13 cm
- Weight
- 16 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 63 mm
- Tail
- 42 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 21 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: montane New Guinea
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Australasian Warblers Acanthizidae
- Genus
- Pachycare
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