Other Scientific Names
Phyllastrephus apperti [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Phyllastrephus apperti [Collar and Andrew (1988)], Phyllastrephus apperti [Collar et al. (1994)], Phyllastrephus apperti [BirdLife International (2000)], Xanthomixis apperti
Other Names (World)
Appert's Tetraka, Appert's Greenbul
Zombitse and Vohibasia forests (near Sakaraha) and Analavelona forest, in south-western Madagascar.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 1,000 - 2,499 (2010) and stable.
Status VU
Forest clearance for maize and manioc and some charcoal production is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Appert's Tetraka (Xanthomixis apperti) [XC67719]
by Hans Matheve from Zombitse Forest, Madagascar (call)
Appert's Tetraka (Xanthomixis apperti) [XC158325]
by Mike Nelson from Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park, Madagascar (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Relationships of genus with rest of family uncertain. Recent molecular data indicate that present species is sister of Grey-crowned Tetraka (Xanthomixis cinereiceps).
Similar Species
Differs from Long-billed Tetraka (Bernieria madagascariensis) by smaller size, grey head, white throat, slimmer and shorter bill.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet