Greater ground robin explained

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

Taxonomy and systematics

There are two recognised subspecies of the greater ground robin:^[1]

• 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.

Description

It is the largest robin in New Guinea, at 20cm (10inches) in length.

Distribution and habitat

It is endemic to New Guinea. It is found at elevations of 2500m-3900mm (8,200feet-12,800feetm).

Behaviour and ecology

Diet

It feeds on invertebrates, such as beetles.

References

Cited text

• Book: Pratt, Thane K.. Beehler. Bruce N.. amp. Birds of New Guinea: The Second Edition. Princeton University Press. 2014. 978-0691095639.

Notes and References

1. Boles. Walter. 4 March 2020. Greater Ground-Robin (Amalocichla sclateriana). Birds of the World. en.