Dusky Tetraka
Crossleyia tenebrosa
Dusky Tetraka (Crossleyia tenebrosa) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Dusky Tetraka (Crossleyia tenebrosa) is a member of the Bernieridae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 21.4 g.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Not enough information to assess its risk of extinction.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Bernieridae Tetrakas & Allies
- Genus Crossleyia
- Species tenebrosa
Quick facts
- Weight
- 21.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Bernieridae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Dusky Tetraka is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Dusky Tetraka is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Dusky Tetraka (Crossleyia tenebrosa) is a species of bird in the Bernieridae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF ne Madagascar (rare).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 21.4 g, with a wing length of about 6.8 cm and a tail of around 4.9 cm.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 16,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Dusky Tetraka?
The Dusky Tetraka is a small bird that weighs around 21.4 g.
Where does the Dusky Tetraka live?
The Dusky Tetraka is found across Africa with a range covering AF ne Madagascar (rare), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Dusky Tetraka belong to?
The Dusky Tetraka (Crossleyia tenebrosa) belongs to the Bernieridae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Dusky Tetraka eat?
The Dusky Tetraka is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Dusky Tetraka migrate?
The Dusky Tetraka is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
How large is the Dusky Tetraka's range?
The Dusky Tetraka has a mapped global range of about 16,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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