Red-capped Crombec
NameRed-capped Crombec
Common NameRed-capped Crombec
Scientific NameSylvietta ruficapilla
FamilyMacrosphenidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsThe most striking feature is the rufous (reddish-brown) cap. The face is greyish, often with a pale supercilium. The upperparts are olive-green, and the underparts are whitish to pale grey, sometimes with a yellowish wash on the flanks. It has a very short tail.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a series of high-pitched, rapid 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tsip-tsip-tsip' notes, often given while foraging. It also has a trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo east to Tanzania and south to South Africa, primarily in miombo woodlands and savannas.
Identifying Featuresrufous cap, short tail, olive-green back, greyish face, small size, creeping foraging behavior
Description
A small, short-tailed warbler, often seen creeping through the canopy and undergrowth of woodlands. It has a distinctive reddish-brown cap contrasting with its greyish face and olive-green back.
