Greater ground robin
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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:[1]
- 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.[1]Template:Sfn
Description
It is the largest robin in New Guinea, at Script error: No such module "convert". in length.Template:Sfn
Distribution and habitat
It is endemic to New Guinea. It is found at elevations of Script error: No such module "convert"..Template:Sfn
Behaviour and ecology
Diet
It feeds on invertebrates, such as beetles.Template:Sfn
References
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