• Source: Greater ground robin

      • 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:

      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 20 cm (7.9 in) in length.


      Distribution and habitat


      It is endemic to New Guinea. It is found at elevations of 2,500–3,900 m (8,200–12,800 ft).


      Behaviour and ecology




      = Diet

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      It feeds on invertebrates, such as beetles.


      References




      = Cited text

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      Pratt, Thane K. & Beehler, Bruce N. (2014). Birds of New Guinea: The Second Edition. Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0691095639.

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