Brown Woodland-Warbler
NameBrown Woodland-Warbler
Common NameBrown Woodland-Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus umbrovirens
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are dull olive-brown, with a slightly paler rump. The underparts are whitish to pale buff, sometimes with a yellowish wash on the flanks. It features a distinct pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) contrasting with a dark eye-stripe. The bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched trill or series of quick, sharp notes, often described as 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip'. Calls include a sharp 'tchip' or 'tsip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to East Africa, inhabiting montane regions from Eritrea and Ethiopia south through Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresdull olive-brown upperparts, pale supercilium, dark eye-stripe, slender bill, small size, active foraging behavior
Description
A small, active warbler with dull brownish-olive upperparts and paler underparts, often found foraging in the canopy and undergrowth of montane forests. It is known for its energetic movements, constantly flicking its wings and tail as it searches for insects.
