Somali Crombec
NameSomali Crombec
Common NameSomali Crombec
Scientific NameSylvietta isabellina
FamilyMacrosphenidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain greyish-brown, contrasting with pale buffy to whitish underparts, often with a richer buff wash on the flanks. It features a pale supercilium and a dark loral stripe.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of soft, high-pitched trills and whistles, often inconspicuous and difficult to detect.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Horn of Africa, found in Somalia, eastern Ethiopia, and northeastern Kenya.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, short tail, plain greyish-brown upperparts, buffy underparts, pale supercilium, active foraging in dense scrub
Description
This small, short-tailed warbler is characterized by its drab, plain plumage. It actively forages for insects in the lower to middle strata of arid scrub and bushland.
