Papyrus yellow warbler

Papyrus yellow warbler

Papyrus flycatcher-warbler, Thin-billed flycatcher-warbler

Kingdom
Phylum
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SPECIES
Calamonastides gracilirostris

The papyrus yellow warbler, papyrus flycatcher-warbler or thin-billed flycatcher-warbler (Calamonastides gracilirostris ) is a species of tree warbler; formerly, these were placed in the paraphyletic "Old World warblers". It is monotypic in its genus.It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.Its natural habitat is swamps.It is threatened by habitat loss.

Appearance

Compared with the dull browns and greys typical of swamp-dwelling warblers, this warbler is brightly coloured. It shows an underbelly of rich yellow and olive-brown upper parts. Its song consists of melodious liquid warbling.

Distribution

Geography

Papyrus yellow warbler habitat map
Papyrus yellow warbler habitat map
Papyrus yellow warbler
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References

1. Papyrus yellow warbler Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papyrus_yellow_warbler
2. Papyrus yellow warbler on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/103779235/111170261
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/699717

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