Long-billed Bernieria
NameLong-billed Bernieria
Common NameLong-billed Bernieria
Scientific NameBernieria madagascariensis
FamilyBernieridae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, including the back, wings, and tail. Underparts are yellowish, brightest on the throat and belly. The crown and nape are a darker, mottled olive-brown, contrasting slightly with the yellowish face. It has a long, slender, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a varied song, often a series of whistles, trills, and sometimes harsh or buzzing notes. Calls can be sharp 'chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, found throughout the humid evergreen forests of the eastern and northern parts of the island.
Identifying FeaturesLong, slender dark bill, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Darker olive-brown crown, Active foraging in forest canopy
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, and a distinctive long, slender bill. It primarily forages for insects in the canopy and mid-story of humid evergreen forests, often gleaning prey from leaves and branches.
