Spectacled Tetraka
NameSpectacled Tetraka
Common NameSpectacled Tetraka
Scientific NameChrysocichla chloë
FamilyBernieridae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with bright yellow on the throat, breast, and belly. A distinctive yellow eye-ring creates a 'spectacled' effect. The bill is dark, and legs are grayish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes and trills, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid evergreen forests of eastern Madagascar.
Identifying Featuresyellow eye-ring, olive-green upperparts, yellow underparts, small size, secretive behavior
Description
A small, secretive bird endemic to Madagascar, characterized by its olive-green upperparts and bright yellow underparts. It is named for the prominent yellow ring around its eyes, giving it a 'spectacled' appearance. It typically forages in dense forest undergrowth.
