Black-faced Rufous-Warbler
NameBlack-faced Rufous-Warbler
Common NameBlack-faced Rufous-Warbler
Scientific NameBathmocercus rufus
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black head, face, and throat, contrasting sharply with rich rufous-chestnut upperparts, including the nape, mantle, back, rump, and tail. The underparts are greyish, sometimes with a rufous wash on the flanks. Females are similar but may have a duller black face.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as a 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or a rapid, reedy trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central Africa, including countries such as Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, and Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy black face and throat, Rich rufous-chestnut upperparts, Greyish underparts, Small size, Secretive behavior in dense forest undergrowth
Description
This small, secretive warbler is characterized by its striking black face and rich rufous upperparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests, often remaining hidden from view.
