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IUCN status: Least ConcernGolden-bellied Gerygone at a glance
The Golden-bellied Gerygone (Gerygone sulphurea) is a bird in the family Acanthizidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from Java, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi. Diet: insect-eater (insectivore); a carnivore. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.
| Scientific name | Gerygone sulphurea |
|---|---|
| Indonesian name | Remetuk laut |
| Group | Birds |
| Family | Acanthizidae |
| Observation records | Java, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi |
| Taxonomic group | Passeriformes |
| GBIF records | 5,834 human-observation records, 2016–2026 |
| Data retrieved | 2026-09-23 |
| IUCN status | Least Concern · IUCN Red List (via GBIF) · checked 1 October 2026 |
| Diet type | Carnivore (meat-eater) — insect-eater (insectivore) · AVONET bird trait database (Tobias et al. 2022) |
| Reproduction | Laying eggs (oviparous) · Vigie-Nature École (MNHN) |
| Active | Diurnal (active by day) · EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt |
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What is the Golden-bellied Gerygone?
Golden-bellied Gerygone refers to Gerygone sulphurea, in the genus Gerygone, family Acanthizidae, and order Passeriformes. The scientific name follows the accepted taxon in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Common names can vary between places; the scientific name distinguishes this species from relatives.
What is known about the Golden-bellied Gerygone?
The golden-bellied gerygone is a small acanthizid occurring in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries; the English name describes its belly.
Read that fact alongside the scientific name and species source, not as proof from an unclear photograph. Populations, ages and taxonomic limits can differ; when identification is uncertain, record the broader group.
Evidence: Species account — background reading ↗
How many Indonesian records name the Golden-bellied Gerygone?
When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 5,834 human-observation records from Indonesia under this species name for 2016–2026. That is a count of indexed records, not an estimate of population, abundance or unique individuals. Observation effort can vary by location, and the count may change as records are added or identifications revised.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
Where were observations reported?
Place labels appearing in the results include Java, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi. They are labels attached to records, not a complete range map or evidence that the species occurs only there. Some labels may be broad or inconsistent. Check the underlying records before using the location information for field decisions.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
How can you observe the Golden-bellied Gerygone?
Record the date, broad location, voice and visible plumage without approaching nests or young. A clear, distant photograph is more useful than disturbing a bird for a closer view. A well-documented sighting helps others check the identification without turning one encounter into a conservation-status claim.
Explore related animals
To explore this group further, compare Golden-bellied Gerygone with White-shouldered Triller, Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker, Zitting Cisticola. These links reflect a shared genus, family, order, class or catalogue group; taxonomic proximity does not imply identical habitat needs or conservation status.
Scientific classification of the Golden-bellied Gerygone
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Acanthizidae |
| Genus | Gerygone |
| Species | Gerygone sulphurea |
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology (for example class Reptilia).
Common questions about the Golden-bellied Gerygone
What is the scientific name of the Golden-bellied Gerygone?
The scientific name of the Golden-bellied Gerygone is Gerygone sulphurea, in the family Acanthizidae and the order Passeriformes. In Indonesian it is called Remetuk laut.
What kind of animal is the Golden-bellied Gerygone?
The Golden-bellied Gerygone is a bird in the family Acanthizidae. By diet it is a carnivore (meat-eater): a insect-eater (insectivore).
Where does the Golden-bellied Gerygone live in Indonesia?
Observation records of the Golden-bellied Gerygone summarised in this guide mainly come from Java, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi. That list is not a complete range map.
What does the Golden-bellied Gerygone eat?
The Golden-bellied Gerygone is a insect-eater (insectivore). That makes it a carnivore (meat-eater). Source: AVONET bird trait database (Tobias et al. 2022).
How does the Golden-bellied Gerygone reproduce?
The Golden-bellied Gerygone reproduces by laying eggs (oviparous). Source: Vigie-Nature École (MNHN).
Is the Golden-bellied Gerygone nocturnal?
The cited source records the Golden-bellied Gerygone as diurnal (active by day). Source: EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt.
See also the list of nocturnal and diurnal animals in Indonesia.
What is the scientific classification of the Golden-bellied Gerygone?
Scientific classification of the Golden-bellied Gerygone: kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Aves, order Passeriformes, family Acanthizidae, genus Gerygone, species Gerygone sulphurea.
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.
Is the Golden-bellied Gerygone endangered?
No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, the Golden-bellied Gerygone is listed as Least Concern: it does not qualify for a threatened category or for Near Threatened in the global assessment. Source: IUCN Red List (via GBIF), checked 1 October 2026.
This global category is separate from legal protection in Indonesia. To check whether the Golden-bellied Gerygone is a protected species, consult the current national list of protected species or contact the local BKSDA (natural resources conservation office).
Sources & references
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗
- GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
- iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations ↗
- Species account — background reading ↗
- AVONET bird trait database (Tobias et al. 2022) ↗
- Vigie-Nature École (MNHN) ↗
- EltonTraits 1.0 (Wilman et al. 2014, Ecology 95:2027), BirdFuncDat.txt ↗
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF) ↗
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, version 2026-1, via GBIF (CC BY 4.0) ↗
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