Rufous-crowned Eremomela
NameRufous-crowned Eremomela
Common NameRufous-crowned Eremomela
Scientific NameEremomela badiceps
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rufous (reddish-brown) crown, contrasting with a black mask extending from the lores through the eye. The throat is clean white, bordered by a black malar stripe, while the upperparts are grey and the underparts are white with greyish flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically high-pitched, sibilant, and often delivered as rapid trills or a series of thin, sharp notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, with its range extending from Sierra Leone east through countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon, to Uganda and south into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Black eye-mask, White throat, Grey upperparts, Small size
Description
A small, active warbler-like bird, the Rufous-crowned Eremomela is characterized by its distinctive head pattern. It typically forages for insects in the canopy and mid-story of various forest types.
