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Grey Warbler
Riroriro
Gerygone igata
Small and darkish grey, tinged with olive especially towards
the tail. Throat flanks and breast lighter grey, underneath
white.
On Ulva more often heard than seen, it's trilling call very common. However being small, grey and often feeding on insects high up in the canopy it can be difficult to spot. But it is common around the village and is often easier seen in trees quite close to houses
The grey warbler is the preferred host for shining cuckoo, who will lay their eggs with the warblers second clutch. I've never seen this fostering, but as the cuckoo fledgling is several times larger than it's unwitting foster parent it must be an odd looking relationship to say the least, as the photo above illustrates.
I've read that the cuckoo imposter can imitate the warbler chicks feeding demand call which must further cement the "bond"
For all that Warblers are one of New Zealand most successful natives at integrating into the modern world I have no video clips.
Size 110 mm
On Ulva more often heard than seen, it's trilling call very common. However being small, grey and often feeding on insects high up in the canopy it can be difficult to spot. But it is common around the village and is often easier seen in trees quite close to houses
The grey warbler is the preferred host for shining cuckoo, who will lay their eggs with the warblers second clutch. I've never seen this fostering, but as the cuckoo fledgling is several times larger than it's unwitting foster parent it must be an odd looking relationship to say the least, as the photo above illustrates.
I've read that the cuckoo imposter can imitate the warbler chicks feeding demand call which must further cement the "bond"
For all that Warblers are one of New Zealand most successful natives at integrating into the modern world I have no video clips.
Size 110 mm
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Warbler. The warblers call is very distinctive, and often heard around the village |
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No Video. I have no video for the Grey Warbler. |
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