About the Papyrus Yellow Warbler
The papyrus yellow warbler, papyrus flycatcher-warbler or thin-billed flycatcher-warbler 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.
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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.
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Where the Papyrus Yellow Warbler lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Congo - Kinshasa.
When to see the Papyrus Yellow Warbler
Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Tuamotu Reed WarblerAcrocephalus atyphusThe Tuamotu reed warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Acrocephalidae.
Northern Marquesan Reed WarblerAcrocephalus percernisThe northern Marquesan reed warbler is a species of Old World warbler in the family Acrocephalidae.
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