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Grey gerygone

Grey gerygone. Photo: David Cook.
Grey gerygone. Photo: David Cook

Scientific name

Gerygone modesta

We say

Peurty

Size

    Length: 10.9 cm

    Wingspan: 16 cm

Population

Common

Residency status

Endemic

Where to see

These birds are very small and remain challenging to see. Track them by their very loud vocalisation, and you might just catch them flittering in the trees.