Slender Green Growler
Thaumastopsaltria globosa (Distant, 1897)
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Previously referred to as
Thaumastopsaltria glauca.
Species number (TNS):
584.
Fore wing length:
23–31 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From the Island of Torres Strait
south to Daintree in North-
eastern Queensland and from
Groote Eylandt in the Northern
Territory. It is also present is
southern Papua New Guinea.
Adults may occur between
September and June.
Notable localities:
Groote Eylandt, Iron Range,
Mcllwraith Range, Cape
Tribulation.
Habitat:
Tropical rainforest.
Calling song and behaviour:
A loud, coarse whistle, produced
most prominently at dusk. Adults
sit high on the upper stems of
rainforest trees.
Similar species:
Robust Green Growler.
Male
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Habitat