Black-necked Eremomela
NameBlack-necked Eremomela
Common NameBlack-necked Eremomela
Scientific NameEremomela atricollis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThe Black-necked Eremomela has a bright yellow throat and face, which is bordered by a narrow black band extending from the lores to the sides of the neck. Its upperparts are greyish-olive, and its underparts are whitish. It possesses a dark eye and a small, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, sibilant 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' song, often delivered rapidly and repetitively.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to south-central Africa, its range includes Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and Namibia, primarily in the miombo woodland belt.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow face and throat, Narrow black band on neck sides, Greyish-olive upperparts, Small size, Active foraging behavior
Description
This small, active warbler-like bird is characterized by its bright yellow face and throat, bordered by a distinct black band. It forages primarily for insects in the canopy of dry woodlands and savannas, often moving quickly through the foliage.
