Gray-capped Warbler
NameGray-capped Warbler
Common NameGray-capped Warbler
Scientific NameEminia lepida
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey crown, prominent black eye-stripe extending from the lores to behind the eye, and a white supercilium, cheeks, and throat. The upperparts and tail are olive-green, with distinctive rufous patches on the flanks and a whitish belly. It has a black bill and reddish-brown eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a varied and musical song, often a series of whistles and trills, as well as sharp alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to central and eastern Africa, found in countries such as Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, and parts of South Sudan.
Identifying Featuresgrey cap, black eye-stripe, white face and throat, rufous flanks, olive-green back and tail, active behavior in dense vegetation
Description
The Gray-capped Warbler is a small, active passerine bird known for its distinctive plumage. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and thickets, often near water, feeding primarily on insects.
