Sennar Penduline-Tit
NameSennar Penduline-Tit
Common NameSennar Penduline-Tit
Scientific NameAnthoscopus punctifrons
FamilyRemizidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown, with a finely speckled or scaly-looking crown. Underparts are pale buffy-white, often appearing dirty white. The bill is small and pointed, and the tail is relatively short.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, high-pitched 'tsee' or 'tsip' notes, often given in a rapid series while foraging.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in a narrow band across the Sahel region of Africa, extending from Mauritania and Senegal east through Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, and Eritrea.
Identifying FeaturesVery small size, Drab grayish-brown and buff plumage, Finely speckled crown, Short tail, Active foraging behavior
Description
This is a very small, drab penduline-tit characterized by its grayish-brown upperparts and pale buffy underparts. It is an active forager, typically found moving through the foliage of acacia and other thorny trees in arid environments.
