Senegal Eremomela
NameSenegal Eremomela
Common NameSenegal Eremomela
Scientific NameEremomela pusilla
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are a distinct grey, contrasting with a white throat and bright yellow underparts. The back and wings are olive-green, and the tail is also olive-green.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, sibilant 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or a rapid, often ascending trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found across a wide band of sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal and Gambia in the west, extending eastwards through countries like Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, bright yellow underparts, olive-green back, small size, active foraging behavior
Description
The Senegal Eremomela is a small, active warbler characterized by its distinctive grey head and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages for insects in the canopy of trees and shrubs, often moving quickly through the foliage.
