Stripe-throated Jery
NameStripe-throated Jery
Common NameStripe-throated Jery
Scientific NameNeomixis striatigula
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with yellowish underparts. The most striking feature is the white throat, heavily streaked with black. It has a yellowish face with a dark stripe through the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid series of high-pitched, often chattering or trilling notes, characteristic of an active forest bird.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, primarily found in the humid evergreen forests of the eastern and northern parts of the island.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Olive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, White throat with black streaks, Dark eye-stripe
Description
A small, active warbler-like bird endemic to Madagascar, the Stripe-throated Jery is known for its distinctive striped throat and yellowish-green plumage. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid forests.
