Distribution and Taxonomic Status of the Dusky Warbler Gerygone tenebrosa

Abstract

Data on distribution, status and ecology are given for Gerygone tenebrosa, G. rnagnirostris and G. levigaster, all of which inhabit mangroves in northern Western Australia. G. tenebrosa is shown to be a distinct species, differing from magnirostris strongly in behaviour and morphology.