Lemon-bellied Crombec
NameLemon-bellied Crombec
Common NameLemon-bellied Crombec
Scientific NameSylvietta denti
FamilyMacrosphenidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green to brownish-olive, often with a slightly darker crown. The underparts are a striking bright lemon-yellow, particularly on the belly, contrasting with a paler throat and undertail coverts. It has a short, stubby tail and a relatively long, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes, often described as 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or a soft, trilling 'trrr-trrr-trrr'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in West and Central Africa, with its range extending from Sierra Leone eastward through countries like Cameroon and Gabon, and south to parts of Angola and Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size and very short tail, Bright lemon-yellow belly, Olive-green upperparts, Thin, pointed bill, Active foraging in forest understory
Description
The Lemon-bellied Crombec is a tiny, short-tailed warbler known for its distinctive bright lemon-yellow underparts. It is an active forager, typically found creeping and hopping through the undergrowth and lower canopy of tropical forests.
