Green-backed Camaroptera
NameGreen-backed Camaroptera
Common NameGreen-backed Camaroptera
Scientific NameCamaroptera brachyura
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdults have a grey head, nape, and upper breast, with a distinctive olive-green back and wings. The underparts are whitish, sometimes with a yellowish wash on the flanks. The tail is short and grey, and the eyes are pale brown.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a loud, repetitive 'kreek-kreek-kreek' or 'chip-chip-chip' often given from dense cover. It also has a rapid, high-pitched trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal and Gambia east to Ethiopia, and south through East Africa to South Africa.
Identifying Featuresolive-green back and wings, grey head and upper breast, whitish underparts, short tail, active, skulking behavior in dense vegetation
Description
The Green-backed Camaroptera is a small, active warbler typically found in dense undergrowth. It forages primarily for insects, often flicking its tail and moving quickly through vegetation. Its drab grey head contrasts with its distinctive green back and pale underparts.
