Turner's Eremomela

Turner's eremomela is a small, discreet bird being only 9 centimetres long and weighting 6 to 9 grams. It does not exhibit a sexual dimorphism. All adults have pale grey underparts, rear of the head, back. The upper wings are slightly darker grey. They are easily distinguishable by a bright rufous forehead which extends to the top of the head. Under their dark eye streak, they have a white throat and a darker band right underneath. Unlike the adults, juveniles are a duller olive-brown above and pale yellow below. They also do not have the rufous forehead or the throatband. Voice: Like most rainforest species, Turner's eremomela is shy and difficult to spot in the dense canopy. Flocks are more easily heard than seen: a series of very high "titititititititi", followed by louder "si-si-chick" or "weet-su-sweet".