Green Crombec
Sylvietta virens
The Green Crombec (Sylvietta virens) is a rare longbills, crombecs, and alli found in 21 countries, weighing about 8 g. The green crombec is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae.
About the Green Crombec
The green crombec is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae. It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Green Crombec can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Green Crombec look like?
- The green crombec is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae.
- How big is a Green Crombec?
- The Green Crombec is a tiny sized bird weighing about 8 g.
- Where can you see a Green Crombec?
- The Green Crombec occurs in 21 countries, including Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire.
- What birds look similar to a Green Crombec?
- The Green Crombec is most easily confused with the Northern Crombec, the Red-faced Crombec and the White-browed Crombec.
- Is the Green Crombec endangered?
- The Green Crombec is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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