Other Scientific Names
Hartertula flavoviridis [Collar and Andrew (1988)], Hartertula flavoviridis [Collar et al. (1994)], Hartertula flavoviridis [BirdLife International (2000)]
Locally in forested areas of eastern Madagascar (except Sambirano region).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Status NT
Forest destruction for subsistence agriculture and commercial logging is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Wedge-tailed Jery (Hartertula flavoviridis) [XC418927]
by from Alaotra-Mangoro, Toamasina Province, Madagascar (call)
Wedge-tailed Jery (Hartertula flavoviridis) [XC155331]
by from Ranomafana National Park, Vohiparara, Madagascar (song)
Nest
An oval ball composed of grass and other vegetation, with an entrance near the top, suspended 1-2 m above the ground.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Traditionally considered related to Neomixis, but genetic evidence suggests that it may be part of a Malagasy radiation together with sylviid genera Cryptosylvicola, Oxylabes, Crossleyia and Thamnornis and pycnonotid Bernieria. Further study is required.
Similar Species
Differs from Spectacled Tetraka (Xanthomixis zosterops) and Grey-crowned Tetraka (Xanthomixis cinereiceps) by combination of grey ear-coverts, solid greyish bill, yellow throat and small size. Unlikely to be confused with jeries Neomixis owing to understorey habits, but grey ear-coverts are characteristic.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet