About the Madagascar Yellowbrow
The Madagascan yellowbrow, 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 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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malagasy Warblers (Bernieridae) |
| Species | Crossleyia xanthophrys |
| Species Codes | yeboxy1, MAYE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Yellowbrow belong to?
The Madagascar Yellowbrow (Crossleyia xanthophrys) belongs to the Malagasy Warblers family (Bernieridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Yellowbrow?
The Madagascan yellowbrow, 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 was moved to Crossleyia base...
Where can I report a Madagascar Yellowbrow sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Yellowbrow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeboxy1, or on iNaturalist.
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