Southern Hyliota
NameSouthern Hyliota
Common NameSouthern Hyliota
Scientific NameHyliota australis
FamilyHyliotidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsMales have glossy black upperparts, head, and wings with a prominent white wing-bar. Their underparts are pure white. Females are duller, with greyish-black upperparts and a less distinct white wing patch, often with a buffy wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant whistles and a series of rapid, clear notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and southern Africa, primarily in miombo woodlands from Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo east to Tanzania and south to Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Identifying Featuressmall size, black and white plumage, prominent white wing-bar (especially in males), active canopy foraging, found in miombo woodlands
Description
The Southern Hyliota is a small, active passerine bird found in sub-Saharan Africa. Males are strikingly black and white, while females are duller. They typically forage for insects in the canopy of woodlands.
