The stripe-throated jery is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Region
Madagascar
Typical Environment
Found widely in eastern and northern Madagascar’s humid evergreen forests, as well as forest edges, secondary growth, and scrubby thickets. It also occurs in littoral forest patches and degraded habitats where sufficient shrub and canopy cover remain. The species is adaptable, moving through mid-story to canopy while foraging. It is generally absent from the most open habitats but tolerates mosaic landscapes near forest.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1800 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The stripe-throated jery is a small Malagasy warbler known for its finely streaked throat and busy, foliage-gleaning habits. It often joins mixed-species flocks in forest edges and secondary growth, helping control leaf-dwelling insects. Its Malagasy name, “jery,” is used locally for several small forest songbirds.
Temperament
active and somewhat skulking
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats between perches
Social Behavior
Usually seen singly or in pairs, often joining mixed-species flocks in forest edges and secondary growth. Likely forms monogamous pairs during breeding, maintaining small territories. Nests are typically small, cup-like structures concealed in dense foliage.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
High, thin trills and rapid see-see-see sequences delivered from low to mid-level perches. Calls are sharp, insect-like chips that help pairs maintain contact while foraging.
Plumage
Olive-brown upperparts with paler, buffy underparts and a finely streaked or striped throat. Subtle pale supercilium and slightly warmer tones on the wings with faint edging. Feathers appear neat and close-textured, aiding its sleek, active look.
Diet
Primarily feeds on small arthropods such as insects and spiders, gleaned from leaves, twigs, and thin branches. It actively searches through foliage, often hanging briefly to probe the undersides of leaves. Occasionally snaps at small flying insects during short sallies.
Preferred Environment
Forages in forest edge, secondary growth, and mid-story to canopy of humid forests. Readily uses regenerating thickets and shrub layers near intact forest.
