Feb 1, 2023
January 14, 2023 - Appert's Tetraka (Xanthomixis apperti) Found only in southwestern Madagascar, these tetrakas live in deciduous and evergreen forest. They feed on arthropods, foraging alone or in small flocks, sometimes with other species, picking insects from leaves, branches, and leaf litter. Little is known about their breeding behavior, but they probably build cup-shaped nests and a subadult was observed in April. They are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN due to their tiny range and small population which is threatened by habitat loss and degradation.