Greater ground robin | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Infraorder: | Passerides |
Family: | Petroicidae |
Genus: | Amalocichla |
Species: | A. sclateriana
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Binomial name | |
Amalocichla sclateriana De Vis, 1892
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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.
There are two recognised subspecies of the greater ground robin:[2]
It is the largest robin in New Guinea, at 20 cm (7.9 in) in length.[3]
It is endemic to New Guinea. It is found at elevations of 2,500–3,900 m (8,200–12,800 ft).[3]
It feeds on invertebrates, such as beetles.[3]