Mrs. Moreau's Warbler
NameMrs. Moreau's Warbler
Common NameMrs. Moreau's Warbler
Scientific NameSceptomycter rubehoensis
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsThe head and throat are a distinctive bright rufous-orange. The upperparts are olive-grey, while the underparts are paler grey. It has a dark, slender bill and a relatively long tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes and a rapid, chattering song, often delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Rubeho Mountains in Tanzania, East Africa, where it is restricted to a very small geographic area.
Identifying Featuresbright rufous-orange head and throat, greyish body, small size, slender dark bill, endemic to Rubeho Mountains, found in dense montane forest undergrowth
Description
This small, elusive warbler is characterized by its striking rufous-orange head and throat, contrasting with a greyish body. It typically forages actively in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often remaining hidden. It is a highly localized and critically endangered species.
