Uganda Woodland-Warbler
NameUganda Woodland-Warbler
Common NameUganda Woodland-Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus budongoensis
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with whitish underparts that may have a yellowish wash on the flanks. It features a distinct pale supercilium above a dark eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call and a rapid, jumbled song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted range in western Uganda and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying Featuresprominent pale supercilium, dark eye-stripe, olive-green upperparts, small size, forest habitat
Description
This small, active warbler is typically found foraging for insects in the canopy and mid-story of moist lowland forests. It moves quickly through foliage, gleaning prey from leaves and branches.
