Barratt's Warbler
Bradypterus barratti
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Barratt's Warbler is a secretive warbler of the family Locustellidae found in dense montane scrub, bracken, and rank grassland in eastern South Africa and Swaziland. Weighing about 19g with a wingspan of 12.5cm, it is a skulking brown bird more often heard than seen. It feeds on insects gleaned from dense low vegetation and leaf litter.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.5 cm | 4.9 in |
| Weight | 18.966666666666665 g | 0.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Locustellidae |
| Genus | Bradypterus |
| Species | Bradypterus barratti |
Distribution
Barratt's Warbler has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Locustellidae family