Yellow-bellied Wattle-eye
NameYellow-bellied Wattle-eye
Common NameYellow-bellied Wattle-eye
Scientific NamePlatysteira concreta
FamilyPlatysteiridae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a glossy blackish-grey head and upperparts, bright yellow throat and breast fading to paler yellow on the belly, and white flanks. A distinctive, fleshy, bright green wattle surrounds the eye. Females are similar but may have slightly duller yellow plumage and a less extensive wattle.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of buzzing, churring, and whistling notes, often described as a churring trill or a whistled 'pee-pee-pee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central Africa, including countries such as Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow throat and breast, Dark grey/blackish upperparts, Prominent fleshy green eye-wattle, Small size
Description
The Yellow-bellied Wattle-eye is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its striking yellow underparts and a prominent, fleshy green wattle around its eye. It forages for insects in the understory of tropical and subtropical forests.
