Yellow-bellied Warbler
NameYellow-bellied Warbler
Common NameYellow-bellied Warbler
Scientific NameHyliota flavigaster
FamilyHyliotidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark grey crown and nape, olive-green back, and bright yellow underparts from the breast to the vent, with a contrasting white throat. Females are similar but duller, with a paler grey head. Both sexes have dark eyes and a slender, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin, sibilant notes and trills, often a rapid 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or a more complex warbling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Zambia.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head, Olive-green back, Bright yellow underparts, White throat, Small, warbler-like build
Description
This small, active passerine is characterized by its grey head, olive-green back, and striking bright yellow underparts. It typically forages for insects in the canopy and mid-story of various woodland habitats.
