About the Cryptic Warbler
The cryptic warbler is a species of Malagasy warbler in the family Bernieridae. It was formerly placed in the Old World warbler family Sylviidae. It was first discovered in 1992 near the Analamazaotra Special Reserve in Madagascar, and is endemic to the forests on the eastern part of island between Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve and Andohahela National Park.
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ID tip
The cryptic warbler is a small passerine with an olive-green back and grayish yellow underside. It has a relatively indistinctive supercilium and eyestripe. The upper bill is dark and the lower bill is pale pink. On average, adults measure 11 centimetres (4.3 in) from bill tip to the end of the tail, and weigh 8.4 grams (0.30 oz).
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Grey-crowned TetrakaXanthomixis cinereicepsThe bird is slender, with a green back, pale grey crown and ear coverts, a white throat, yellow underparts, and grey legs.
Appert's TetrakaXanthomixis appertiAppert's tetraka formerly known as Appert's greenbul is a small passerine bird endemic to the south-west of Madagascar.
Wedge-tailed JeryHartertula flavoviridisThe wedge-tailed jery is a small, slender warbler-like bird between 12–13 cm long and weighing around 10 g.
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