The Rennell gerygone (''Gerygone citrina'') is a species of
bird in the family
Acanthizidae.
It is found on
Rennell Island. It was formerly considered a
subspecies
In biological classification, subspecies is a rank below species, used for populations that live in different areas and vary in size, shape, or other physical characteristics (morphology), but that can successfully interbreed. Not all species ...
of the
fan-tailed gerygone (''Gerygone flavolateralis''), but was split as a distinct species by the
IOC in 2021.
Its natural
habitat is subtropical or tropical moist
montane forests.
References
Rennell gerygone
Birds of Rennell Island
Rennell gerygone
Rennell gerygone
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