Black-capped Woodland-warbler
Phylloscopus herberti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phylloscopus-herberti"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-capped Woodland-warbler (Phylloscopus herberti) is a bird species in the family Phylloscopidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.2 cm and a weight of 9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-capped Woodland-warbler is a small, active leaf warbler of montane forests in Cameroon, Nigeria, and adjacent Central Africa, with a distinctive black cap and white supercilium contrasting with olive-green upperparts. It inhabits the undergrowth and mid-story of highland forests above 1,200 meters. It feeds on small insects and spiders, constantly flitting through dense foliage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.2 cm | 4.0 in |
| Weight | 9.0 g | 0.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Phylloscopidae |
| Genus | Phylloscopus |
| Species | Phylloscopus herberti |
Distribution
Black-capped Woodland-warbler has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phylloscopidae family