Malagasy Brush-Warbler
NameMalagasy Brush-Warbler
Common NameMalagasy Brush-Warbler
Scientific NameNesillas typica
FamilyAcrocephalidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, sometimes with a rufous tinge on the rump and tail. Underparts are paler, ranging from grayish-white to buffy, particularly on the belly. It has a dark bill and pale legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of churring, trilling, and scratchy notes. Its song can be a rapid series of 'churr-churr-churr' or a more complex, warbling melody.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, found throughout the island in suitable dense scrub and forest habitats.
Identifying FeaturesDrab olive-brown plumage, Long, graduated tail, Skulking behavior in dense vegetation, Distinctive churring and trilling calls
Description
The Malagasy Brush-Warbler is a medium-sized, drab olive-brown warbler with a relatively long, graduated tail. It is typically a shy and skulking bird, often found foraging in dense undergrowth and thickets.
