Knysna Warbler
NameKnysna Warbler
Common NameKnysna Warbler
Scientific NameBradypterus sylvaticus
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, contrasting with a greyish-white throat and belly. It has a faint pale supercilium above the eye and dark lores.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, explosive 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tchip-tchip-tchip' often given from dense cover, sometimes followed by a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a highly fragmented range in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, primarily along the coast.
Identifying Featuressmall size, secretive behavior, dull olive-brown plumage, faint pale supercilium, explosive call, dense thicket habitat
Description
A small, highly secretive warbler with dull olive-brown plumage, often found skulking in dense undergrowth. It is known for its elusive nature and distinctive, explosive call, making it difficult to observe.
