Malagasy Warblers and Tetrakas
Madagascar Yellowbrow
Crossleyia xanthophrys
- Family
- Malagasy Warblers and Tetrakas (Bernieridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Madagascan yellowbrow (Crossleyia xanthophrys), also known as the yellow-browed oxylabes, is a species of Malagasy warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae. Found only in Madagascar, it was previously the sole member of the genus Crossleyia until the rare and endangered dusky tetraka (formerly in the genus Xanthomixis) was moved to Crossleyia based on a molecular genetic study published online in 2019. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Range and habitat
Lowland rainforest of east-central Madagascar.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Madagascar yellowbrow
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
