About the White-throated Oxylabes
The white-throated oxylabes 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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malagasy Warblers (Bernieridae) |
| Species | Oxylabes madagascariensis |
| Species Codes | whtoxy1, WTOX |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-throated Oxylabes belong to?
The White-throated Oxylabes (Oxylabes madagascariensis) belongs to the Malagasy Warblers family (Bernieridae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-throated Oxylabes?
The White-throated Oxylabes is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-throated Oxylabes?
The white-throated oxylabes 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 h...
Where can I report a White-throated Oxylabes sighting?
You can log sightings of White-throated Oxylabes on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtoxy1, or on iNaturalist.
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