White-winged Swamp Warbler
NameWhite-winged Swamp Warbler
Common NameWhite-winged Swamp Warbler
Scientific NameBradypterus carpalis
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, contrasting with paler, streaked underparts, particularly on the throat and breast. It features a pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a diagnostic white patch on the carpal joint of the wing, which can be hard to see.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of high-pitched, insect-like trills or buzzing notes, often described as a 'tzzzzzz' or 'sizzzzzz' sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern Africa, primarily in countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia, where it inhabits specific wetland systems.
Identifying FeaturesDark brown plumage, Streaked throat and breast, Pale supercilium, White carpal patch (often concealed), Secretive behavior in dense wetland vegetation
Description
A secretive, medium-sized warbler found in dense wetland vegetation. It has dark brown plumage and is known for its distinctive white carpal patch, though this feature is often difficult to observe in the field due to its shy nature.
