White-throated Oxylabes
NameWhite-throated Oxylabes
Common NameWhite-throated Oxylabes
Scientific NameOxylabes madagascariensis
FamilyBernieridae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsFeatures a rufous (reddish-brown) crown and nape, dark lores, and a prominent white throat and malar stripe. The upperparts and flanks are olive-brown, transitioning to a paler belly. It has a dark bill and reddish-brown eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a repeated 'twee-twee-twee' or 'chip-chip-chip' song, sometimes with a trilling quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid evergreen forests of eastern and northern Madagascar.
Identifying Featureswhite throat, rufous crown, olive-brown upperparts, dark lores, endemic to Madagascar
Description
This small, active bird is endemic to Madagascar, characterized by its distinctive white throat contrasting with a rufous crown and olive-brown body. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of humid forests, often alone or in pairs, searching for invertebrates.
