Cape York Grinder
Henicopsaltria kelsalli Distant, 1910
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Species number (TNS):
020.
Fore wing length:
36–43 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Cape York Peninsula in far
northern Queensland where it is
restricted to Iron Range and the
Mcllwraith Range. Adults occur
from November to January.
Notable localities:
Iron Range.
Habitat:
Dense rainforest and adjacent
open forest.
Calling song and behaviour:
A strong hiss, which rises in
amplitude and then abruptly
falls away in a series of fairly
slow pulses. Populations occur
in loose aggregations. Adults
occur at varying heights on the
main trunks and upper
branches of trees.
Similar species:
McIvor River Grinder.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Male
Female