Red-faced Crombec
NameRed-faced Crombec
Common NameRed-faced Crombec
Scientific NameSylvietta whytii
FamilyMacrosphenidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are greyish-brown, contrasting with a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) face and a pale supercilium. The underparts are rufous-buff, becoming paler on the belly. It has a relatively short tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched trill or a series of chattering, 'chip-chip-chip' notes, often delivered while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, its range extends through parts of Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, primarily in woodland and forest habitats.
Identifying Featuresrufous face, greyish-brown upperparts, rufous-buff underparts, small size, short tail
Description
This small, active warbler is characterized by its distinctive rufous face and pale underparts. It typically forages for insects in the undergrowth and lower canopy of woodlands, often moving quickly through dense vegetation.
