Forest Penduline-Tit
NameForest Penduline-Tit
Common NameForest Penduline-Tit
Scientific NameAnthoscopus flavifrons
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are generally yellowish-green, with a paler, often yellowish-white or creamy belly. The head is yellowish, and it possesses a small, pointed bill. Sexes are similar in appearance.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, high-pitched, often sibilant calls, sometimes delivered as a series of 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, its range extends from Sierra Leone east through countries like Cameroon and Gabon, to Uganda, and south into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Yellowish-green upperparts, Pale yellowish belly, Small, pointed bill, Acrobatic foraging behavior (hanging upside down)
Description
The Forest Penduline-Tit is a very small, active passerine known for its acrobatic foraging style, often hanging upside down from branches and seed pods. It has a compact body and a relatively short tail, typically found in the canopy of tropical forests.
