Torrent-lark
Grallina bruijnii Salvadori, 1876
38 gWeight
The torrent-lark (Grallina bruijnii) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found on New Guinea.
Busiest months: July · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: July · Most records: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Torrent-lark has been recorded at 16 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Dablin Creek RoadPapua New Guinea49 records
- Ambua LodgePapua New Guinea37 records
- Ok Menga Hydro IntakePapua New Guinea27 records
More places
- Tabubil AreaPapua New Guinea22 records
- Sera (formerly Crater Mountain) Biological Research StationPapua New Guinea21 records
- Tonga TrailPapua New Guinea8 records
- Highlands Hwy – above Ambua Lodge to Tari GapPapua New Guinea8 records
- Tari GapPapua New Guinea6 records
- Kumul LodgePapua New Guinea6 records
- Minggre Birdwatching HomestayIndonesia3 records
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 torrent-lark (Grallina bruijnii) is a species of bird in the family Monarchidae found on New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
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Questions
How big is the Torrent-lark?
The Torrent-lark weighs around 38 g.
Where does the Torrent-lark 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 Torrent-lark?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Torrent-lark endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Torrent-lark as Least Concern.
What does the Torrent-lark eat?
Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.
What family is the Torrent-lark in?
It belongs to the family Monarchs (Monarchidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 38 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fish, shrimp & shellfish
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 104 mm
- Tail
- 75 mm
- Bill
- 22 mm
- Tarsus
- 26 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
- Monarchs Monarchidae
- Genus
- Grallina
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Celestial MonarchHypothymis coelestis
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Blue-headed Crested FlycatcherTrochocercus nitens
Bedford's Paradise FlycatcherTerpsiphone bedfordi
Rufous-vented Paradise FlycatcherTerpsiphone rufocinerea
Red-bellied Paradise FlycatcherTerpsiphone rufiventer
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