Burnt-neck Eremomela
NameBurnt-neck Eremomela
Common NameBurnt-neck Eremomela
Scientific NameEremomela usticollis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)15.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey, with a grey head featuring a prominent white eye-ring. The throat and upper breast display a distinctive rufous-orange or 'burnt' wash, which fades to whitish on the belly. The tail is relatively short.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, rapid, trilling or churring song, often interspersed with sharp 'tsip' calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Africa, its range includes Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying Featureswhite eye-ring, grey upperparts, rufous throat and upper breast, small size, active foraging in tree canopy
Description
A small, active warbler found in dry woodlands of southern Africa. It is characterized by its grey upperparts, pale underparts, and a distinctive rufous wash on its throat and upper breast. This insectivore forages actively in the canopy, often in mixed-species flocks.
