About the Turner's Eremomela
Turner's eremomela is a species of bird formerly placed since 1990 in the "Old World warbler" (Sylviidae) assemblage. It was since definitely placed in the family Cisticolidae in 2008 after multiple genetic analysis.
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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".
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Where the Turner's Eremomela lives
When to see the Turner's Eremomela
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Yellow-vented EremomelaEremomela flavicrissalisThe yellow-vented eremomela is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.
Green-backed EremomelaEremomela canescensThe green-backed eremomela is a member of the Cisticolidae.
Black-necked EremomelaEremomela atricollisThe black-necked eremomela is a small bird, being on average 11 cm long and weighing 10 g.
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