Cryptic Warbler (Cryptosylvicola randrianasoloi)
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Cryptic Warbler

Cryptosylvicola randrianasoloi Goodman, Langrand & Whitney, 1996

8.6 gWeight

The cryptic warbler (Cryptosylvicola randrianasoloi) is a species of Malagasy warbler in the family Bernieridae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Madagascar

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Cryptic Warbler has been recorded at 11 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Ranomafana NPMadagascar175 records
  2. Iaroka ForestMadagascar155 records
  3. Ranomafana NP—Sahamalaotra TrackMadagascar94 records
More places
  1. Ranomafana NP – VohipararaMadagascar77 records
  2. Andasibe-Mantadia NPMadagascar49 records
  3. PerinetMadagascar15 records
  4. Andasibe Mantadia National ParkMadagascar9 records
  5. Ranomafana NP – VariboloMadagascar7 records
  6. V.O.I. M.M.AMadagascar7 records
  7. Analamazaotra Forest StationMadagascar3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Madagascar

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The cryptic warbler (Cryptosylvicola randrianasoloi) is a species of Malagasy warbler in the family Bernieridae. It was formerly placed in the Old World warbler family Sylviidae. It was first discovered in 1992 near the Analamazaotra Special Reserve in Madagascar, and is endemic to the forests on the eastern part of island between Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve and Andohahela National Park.

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Questions

How big is the Cryptic Warbler?

The Cryptic Warbler weighs around 8.6 g.

Where does the Cryptic Warbler live?

Its breeding range: Africa: montane northwestern, eastern Madagascar. It is most often recorded in Madagascar.

When is the best time to see the Cryptic Warbler?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Cryptic Warbler endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cryptic Warbler as Least Concern.

What does the Cryptic Warbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Cryptic Warbler in?

It belongs to the family Tetrakas & Allies (Bernieridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
8.6 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
47 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: montane northwestern, eastern Madagascar

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tetrakas & Allies Bernieridae
Genus
Cryptosylvicola

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Cryptic Warbler

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