| Greater ground robin | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Petroicidae |
| Genus: | Amalocichla |
| Species: | A. sclateriana |
| Binomial name | |
| Amalocichla sclateriana De Vis, 1892 | |
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
It feeds on invertebrates, such as beetles.
References
- BirdLife International (2017). "Amalocichla sclateriana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T22704757A118816385. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22704757A118816385.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Boles, Walter (4 March 2020). "Greater Ground-Robin (Amalocichla sclateriana)". Birds of the World.
- ^ Pratt & Beehler 2014, p. 487.
Cited text
- Pratt, Thane K. & Beehler, Bruce N. (2014). Birds of New Guinea: The Second Edition. Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0691095639.
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| Amalocichla sclateriana |
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