Malia
NameMalia
Common NameMalia
Scientific NameMalia grata
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsThe head, throat, and entire underparts are bright olive-yellow. The back, rump, wings, and tail are a rich rufous-brown to chestnut. It has a pale pinkish bill and pale legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include loud, ringing, and often repetitive whistled songs, typically a series of clear, melodious notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, primarily found in the central and northern mountainous regions.
Identifying Featuresbright olive-yellow head and underparts, rufous-brown back and wings, long tail, pale pinkish bill, endemic to Sulawesi
Description
A distinctive, medium-sized bird endemic to Sulawesi, characterized by its bright olive-yellow head and underparts contrasting sharply with a rufous-brown back and wings. It typically forages actively in the understory and mid-story of montane forests.
