Yellow Longbill
NameYellow Longbill
Common NameYellow Longbill
Scientific NameMacrosphenus flavicans
FamilyMacrosphenidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a grey head and nape, olive-brown back and wings, and bright yellow underparts, with a whitish throat and chest. It has a prominent long, dark, slender bill and striking bright yellow irises.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, metallic notes, often described as 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tsee-tsee-tsee', typically given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central Africa, including parts of Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, and Uganda.
Identifying Featureslong, slender dark bill, bright yellow eyes, grey head, yellow belly, olive-brown back, skulking behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
The Yellow Longbill is a small, skulking warbler found in the undergrowth of dense forests. It is characterized by its distinctive long, slender bill and bright yellow eyes, often remaining hidden while foraging for insects.
