Greater ground robin
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Amalocichla sclateriana

The greater ground robin (Amalocichla sclateriana ) is a species of bird in the family Petroicidae. It is found in New Guinea.

Appearance

It is the largest robin in New Guinea, at 20 cm (7.9 in) in length.

Distribution

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

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Diet and Nutrition

It feeds on invertebrates, such as beetles.

References

1. Greater ground robin Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_ground_robin
2. Greater ground robin on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22704757/118816385
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/409841

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