Black-capped Woodland-Warbler
NameBlack-capped Woodland-Warbler
Common NameBlack-capped Woodland-Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus herberti
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent dark, almost black cap contrasting with a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe). The upperparts are olive-green, while the underparts are grayish-white. It has a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically include a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' or 'seet' call, and a simple, repetitive song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane regions of western and central Africa, found in countries such as Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, prominent pale supercilium, olive-green upperparts, grayish-white underparts, small size
Description
A small, active warbler characterized by its distinctive dark cap and olive-green upperparts. It typically forages in the understory and mid-canopy of montane forests, often moving quickly through foliage.
