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Similar to the [[African Yellow Warbler]], but the crown does not contrast with the nape and back. | Similar to the [[African Yellow Warbler]], but the crown does not contrast with the nape and back. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
− | [[Africa]]: | + | [[Africa]]: Southern [[South]] Sudan, mountains of eastern [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], northeastern [[Uganda]], [[Kenya]], [[Rwanda]], [[Burundi]], [[Tanzania]], and northern [[Malawi]] |
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
Monotypic.<br /> | Monotypic.<br /> |
Revision as of 11:54, 21 September 2017
Alternative name: Mountain Flycatcher Warbler
- Iduna similis
Chloropeta similis
Identification
Length 12-14 cm. Yellow underparts and eyebrow; olive crown, nape and back.
Similar to the African Yellow Warbler, but the crown does not contrast with the nape and back.
Distribution
Africa: Southern South Sudan, mountains of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, northeastern Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, and northern Malawi
Taxonomy
Monotypic.
Formerly placed in genus Chloropeta.
Habitat
Tropical moist montane thickets, forest edges, lightly wooded gullies and scrub.
Behaviour
The song is loud and melodic and the alarm call is a harsh cha cha.
References
- Sinclair I & Ryan P. 2003. Birds of Africa south of the Sahara. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0620207299