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The species is about 8 cm, weighing 9-10 g. Its upper parts are greyish in colour, with a thin white supercilium and throat. The lower parts are yellowish. The bill is noticeably short compared to other species of Sylvietta.
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When to see the Philippa's Crombec
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Where to see the Philippa's Crombec
The map shades 2 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Philippa's Crombec
Philippa's crombec, also known as the short-billed crombec, is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae. It is found in Ethiopia and Somalia. Its natural habitat is dry savanna.
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Easily confused with
Somali CrombecSylvietta isabellinaThe Somali crombec is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae.
Red-capped CrombecSylvietta ruficapillaThe red-capped crombec is a small bird recorded to be ranging around 11 to 12 cm (4.3 to 4.7 in) in size.
Lemon-bellied CrombecSylvietta dentiThe lemon-bellied crombec is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae.
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