The Short-billed Asity is a tiny, elusive passerine bird endemic to Madagascar, known for its bright yellow underparts and a shorter, decurved bill compared to its close relative.
Where to spot
High-altitude humid montane and cloud forests in eastern Madagascar.
How to spot
Search for it feeding on nectar and small insects in the understory and mid-story of montane forests. It is highly cryptic due to its small size and dense habitat, requiring significant patience.
When to spot
Year-round. Active during the day.
Where to spot
High-altitude humid montane and cloud forests in eastern Madagascar.
How to spot
Search for it feeding on nectar and small insects in the understory and mid-story of montane forests. It is highly cryptic due to its small size and dense habitat, requiring significant patience.
When to spot
Year-round. Active during the day.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its common name, the Short-billed Asity still possesses a decurved bill, though it is proportionally shorter than that of the Yellow-bellied Asity, indicating a slight difference in foraging strategy.
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