Karoo Eremomela
NameKaroo Eremomela
Common NameKaroo Eremomela
Scientific NameEremomela gregalis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly grey-brown, contrasting with whitish to pale grey underparts, sometimes with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks. It features a subtle pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) above the eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, high-pitched trill or a series of rapid, thin 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or 'twee-twee-twee' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Africa, found in the western and central parts of South Africa and southern Namibia, primarily within the Karoo biome.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab grey-brown and whitish plumage, Pale supercilium, Active foraging in low scrub, Preference for arid Karoo habitats
Description
The Karoo Eremomela is a small, drab warbler endemic to the arid and semi-arid scrublands of southern Africa. It is an active forager, typically seen moving quickly through low vegetation in search of insects.
