Torrent-lark

The Torrent-lark is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Torrent-lark (Grallina bruijni) is a species of bird in the Monarchidae family. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Grallina bruijni. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 26 July 2007. More

The torrent-lark is endemic to New Guinea and choughs and apostlebirds are endemic to Australia, but all four species are widespread, and common in suitable habitat. Significance to humans None known. Species accounts Australian magpie-lark White-winged chough Apostlebird Resources Books: Ivison, T. "Magpie-larks" and "Mud-nest builders". More

contrast, torrent-larks are found in forested hills and mountains, usually near fast-flowing streams. Behavior - Grallina are usually seen in pairs or small family units, while the Corcoracinae live in large groups, sometimes including more than a dozen birds. Feeding ecology and diet - Torrent-larks, as their name suggests, forage along fast-flowing mountain streams, taking insects from exposed rocks and the water. More