Northern Crombec
NameNorthern Crombec
Common NameNorthern Crombec
Scientific NameSylvietta brachyura
FamilyMacrosphenidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain grey, contrasting with rufous-buff underparts that are palest on the belly. It has a distinctive pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) above a dark eye-stripe, and a reddish-brown iris. The bill is slender and dark, and the legs are pinkish-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid series of high-pitched 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, often delivered quickly. It also has a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal and Gambia east through the Sahel region to Eritrea, and south to northern Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesShort tail, Upright posture, Grey upperparts, Rufous-buff underparts, Pale supercilium, Reddish-brown eye
Description
The Northern Crombec is a small, active warbler characterized by its short tail and upright posture. It typically forages for insects in the canopy and undergrowth of dry woodlands and savannas, often moving quickly through foliage.
