Greater Ground Robin (Amalocichla sclateriana)
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Greater Ground Robin

Amalocichla sclateriana De Vis, 1892

20 cmLength55 gWeight

The greater ground robin (Amalocichla sclateriana) is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae.

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 greater ground robin (Amalocichla sclateriana) is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is found in New Guinea.

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Questions

How big is the Greater Ground Robin?

The Greater Ground Robin is about 20 cm long and weighs around 55 g.

Where does the Greater Ground Robin live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: montane central, southeastern New Guinea.

Is the Greater Ground Robin endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Greater Ground Robin as Least Concern.

What does the Greater Ground Robin eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Greater Ground Robin in?

It belongs to the family Australasian Robins (Petroicidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
20 cm
Weight
55 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
102 mm
Tail
78 mm
Bill
26 mm
Tarsus
45 mm

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

Range

Australasia: montane central, southeastern New Guinea

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Australasian Robins Petroicidae
Genus
Amalocichla

Other birds in the genus Amalocichla

Lesser Ground RobinLesser Ground RobinAmalocichla incertaGreen-backed RobinGreen-backed RobinPachycephalopsis hattamensisWhite-eyed RobinWhite-eyed RobinPachycephalopsis poliosomaGarnet RobinGarnet RobinEugerygone rubraTomtitTomtitPetroica macrocephalaBlack RobinBlack RobinPetroica traversiNorth Island RobinNorth Island RobinPetroica longipesSouth Island RobinSouth Island RobinPetroica australisMountain RobinMountain RobinPetroica bivittataSnow Mountain RobinSnow Mountain RobinPetroica archboldi
Greater Ground Robin

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