Madagascar Yellowbrow
NameMadagascar Yellowbrow
Common NameMadagascar Yellowbrow
Scientific NameCrossleyia xanthophrys
FamilyBernieridae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a prominent bright yellow supercilium (eyebrow) that extends from the bill to behind the eye. The lores are dark, and the crown is also dark olive-green. Underparts are yellowish, becoming paler on the belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a trilling 'trrrrrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid evergreen forests of eastern Madagascar, from sea level up to 2,000 meters.
Identifying Featuresprominent yellow supercilium, olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, small size, active foraging in dense undergrowth
Description
A small, active warbler endemic to Madagascar, characterized by its olive-green plumage and striking yellow eyebrow. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid forests.
