Philippa's Crombec
Sylvietta philippae
The Philippa's Crombec (Sylvietta philippae) is a legendary longbills, crombecs, and alli found in 2 countries, weighing about 9 g. Philippa's crombec, also known as the short-billed crombec, is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae.
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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How to identify it
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.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, April, June, September, October, November, with peak activity in January. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Philippa's Crombec?
- The species is about 8 cm, weighing 9-10 g. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Philippa's Crombec?
- The Philippa's Crombec is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Philippa's Crombec?
- The Philippa's Crombec occurs in 2 countries, including Somalia and Ethiopia.
- What birds look similar to a Philippa's Crombec?
- The Philippa's Crombec is most easily confused with the Somali Crombec, the Red-capped Crombec and the Lemon-bellied Crombec.
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