White-browed Crombec
NameWhite-browed Crombec
Common NameWhite-browed Crombec
Scientific NameSylvietta leucophrys
FamilyMacrosphenidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts, whitish underparts with pale rufous flanks. It features a prominent white supercilium above a dark loral stripe, contrasting with a reddish-brown crown. The eyes are dark, and the bill is small and pointed.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched trill or a series of 'chip' notes, often described as a churring or 'twee-twee-twee' song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the montane forests of East Africa, including eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and western Kenya.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white supercilium (eyebrow), Reddish-brown crown, Olive-green upperparts, Small size and short tail, Active foraging behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
This small, short-tailed warbler is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and a striking white supercilium. It is an active insectivore, typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of montane forests.
