Cinnamon Bracken-Warbler
NameCinnamon Bracken-Warbler
Common NameCinnamon Bracken-Warbler
Scientific NameBradypterus cinnamomeus
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are a rich cinnamon-brown, contrasting with paler, buffy-white underparts. It has a faint, pale supercilium above the eye and a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, churring trill, often described as a series of clicks or a buzzing sound, typically given from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East and Central Africa, ranging from Ethiopia and South Sudan south through the Albertine Rift to Malawi, and west to Angola.
Identifying Featuressmall size, plain cinnamon-brown plumage, faint supercilium, skulking behavior, dense habitat preference
Description
This small, plain brown warbler is typically found skulking in dense undergrowth and bracken. It is characterized by its cinnamon-brown upperparts and paler underparts, often difficult to spot due to its secretive nature.
