Yellow-throated Woodland-Warbler
NameYellow-throated Woodland-Warbler
Common NameYellow-throated Woodland-Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus ruficapilla
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsFeatures a bright yellow throat and breast, fading to paler yellow on the belly. The upperparts, including the crown and back, are olive-green. A distinct pale yellowish supercilium (eyebrow stripe) is present above a darker eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' or 'tsip' call, and a rapid, trilling song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern and eastern Africa, found in scattered populations from South Africa north through parts of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow throat and underparts, Olive-green upperparts, Prominent pale yellowish supercilium, Small size
Description
This small warbler is characterized by its bright yellow throat and underparts, contrasting with olive-green upperparts. It actively forages for insects in the understory and mid-canopy of montane and evergreen forests.
