Grey-crowned Tetraka
Xanthomixis cinereiceps
The Grey-crowned Tetraka (Xanthomixis cinereiceps) is a legendary malagasy warblers and tetraka found in 2 countries, weighing about 18 g. The grey-crowned tetraka, formerly known as the grey-crowned greenbul, is a species of Malagasy warbler in the family Bernieridae.
About the Grey-crowned Tetraka
The grey-crowned tetraka, formerly known as the grey-crowned greenbul, is a species of Malagasy warbler in the family Bernieridae. It is found only in eastern and northern Madagascar.
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How to identify it
The bird is slender, with a green back, pale grey crown and ear coverts, a white throat, yellow underparts, and grey legs. The slim bill is pale pink with a darker culmen.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Grey-crowned Tetraka?
- The bird is slender, with a green back, pale grey crown and ear coverts, a white throat, yellow underparts, and grey legs. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Grey-crowned Tetraka?
- The Grey-crowned Tetraka is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Grey-crowned Tetraka?
- The Grey-crowned Tetraka occurs in 2 countries, including Madagascar and Moldova.
- What birds look similar to a Grey-crowned Tetraka?
- The Grey-crowned Tetraka is most easily confused with the Appert's Tetraka and the Spectacled Tetraka.
- Is the Grey-crowned Tetraka endangered?
- The Grey-crowned Tetraka is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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