Grey-crowned Tetraka
NameGrey-crowned Tetraka
Common NameGrey-crowned Tetraka
Scientific NameCrossleyia xanthophrys
FamilyBernieridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey crown and nape, olive-green back and wings, and bright yellow underparts from the throat to the belly. It has dark lores and a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin whistles and trills, often described as musical.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid evergreen forests of eastern Madagascar.
Identifying Featuresgrey crown, bright yellow underparts, olive-green back, small size, endemic to eastern Madagascar
Description
This small, warbler-like bird is endemic to the humid evergreen forests of eastern Madagascar. It is typically found foraging for insects in the dense undergrowth, often moving secretively.
