Buff-bellied Warbler
NameBuff-bellied Warbler
Common NameBuff-bellied Warbler
Scientific NamePhyllolais pulchella
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey crown and nape, olive-grey back and wings, and buffy-yellow underparts extending from the throat to the undertail coverts. It has a pale eye-ring and a small, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically described as high-pitched, rapid trills or a series of sharp, buzzing notes, often delivered while actively foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across East Africa, with its range extending from Sudan and Ethiopia south through Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresgrey crown, buff belly, olive-grey back, small size, pointed bill, pale eye-ring
Description
A small, active warbler-like bird with a distinctive buff belly and grey head. It typically forages in the canopy of acacia trees, often in pairs or small groups, moving quickly through the foliage.
