Knysna Warbler vs Little Rush Warbler

Knysna Warbler

Bradypterus sylvaticus

Small17 gForest

Brown with an olivaceous tinge on the upperpart plumage, including the wings and tail. Below it is paler olivaceous brown, and whitish on the centre of the belly. The chin and throat are olivaceous brown, but mottled whitish and finely streaked. The tail is relatively short and square. The eye, bill, legs and feet are brown, though the lower mandible is paler and horn-coloured. It is replaced northwards by the similar Barratt's warbler, which has a somewhat longer tail, mottled throat, and distinguishable call and song.

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Photo: Christiaan Viljoen · CC BY 4.0

Little Rush Warbler

Bradypterus baboecala

Tiny13 gWetland

Voice: Its characteristic vocalization starts slow and increases in speed; it has been described as "distinctive and loud." It occurs most often during breeding season, while raining.

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Recorded by Kileo Jumah · Song · Amani nature reserve, East Usambara,Tanga, Tanzania · CC0

Photo: Shaun Swanepoel · CC BY 4.0

Photos and recordings are credited to their authors under the licence shown. Full profiles: Knysna Warbler and Little Rush Warbler.