About the Red-winged Grey Warbler
The red-winged grey warbler is a small to medium size bird in the family Cisticolidae that is native to Central Africa. It is the only species placed in the genus Drymocichla. It is mostly grey with a white underside, a long tail and a prominent red patch on the wing. It is commonly found in swamp and savanna-like environments where it breeds in the rainy season. The sexes are alike.
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The red-winged grey warbler is around 13 cm (5.1 in) in length and weighs about 10 g (0.35 oz) making this a small to medium sized bird. It has a light gray back with a white underside. When flying with the wings fanned out, brown and red feathers can be seen. The species have small pink legs and a sharp, short black beak. With white around the eyes and light gray feathers on the forehead, it is known for its distinct long grey tail. The male and female are similar in appearance. They live for around four and a half years.
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Where the Red-winged Grey Warbler lives
When to see the Red-winged Grey Warbler
Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Red-capped Forest WarblerArtisornis metopiasThe red-capped forest warbler is olive-brown above with a whitish color from the center of the throat to the vent, and with flanks that are washed grey.
Black-lored CisticolaCisticola nigrilorisThe black-lored cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
Lynes's CisticolaCisticola distinctusLynes's cisticola is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.
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