Malagasy Warblers and Tetrakas
White-throated Oxylabes
Oxylabes madagascariensis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Madagascar
- Family
- Malagasy Warblers and Tetrakas (Bernieridae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-throated oxylabes (Oxylabes madagascariensis) is a species of passerine bird that is endemic to Madagascar. It is the only species placed in the genus Oxylabes. Formerly considered as a member of the Old World warbler family Sylviidae, it has been moved to the family Bernieridae — the Malagasy warblers. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Range and habitat
Dense humid forest of northwestern and eastern Madagascar.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-throated oxylabes
- 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.
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