Yellow-browed Camaroptera
NameYellow-browed Camaroptera
Common NameYellow-browed Camaroptera
Scientific NameCamaroptera superciliaris
FamilyCisticolidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsThe Yellow-browed Camaroptera has olive-green upperparts, a prominent bright yellow supercilium (eyebrow), and a greyish-white belly. Its throat and cheeks often display a bluish-grey wash, and the vent area is yellowish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, often delivered rapidly and repetitively.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in West and Central Africa, with its range extending from Sierra Leone eastward through countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon, reaching as far as Uganda and south into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow supercilium, Olive-green upperparts, Bluish-grey throat and cheeks, Small size, Active, tail-flicking behavior
Description
This small, active warbler-like bird is characterized by its bright yellow supercilium and olive-green upperparts. It typically inhabits the dense undergrowth of forests, where it forages for insects, often flicking its tail. Its vocalizations are sharp and high-pitched.
