White-browed Crombec
Sylvietta leucophrys
The White-browed Crombec (Sylvietta leucophrys) is a rare longbills, crombecs, and alli found in 5 countries, weighing about 11 g. The white-browed crombec is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae.




About the White-browed Crombec
The white-browed crombec is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae. The enigmatic Chapin's crombec might be a distinct species, or a subspecies Sylvietta leucophrys chapini of the present species.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The White-browed Crombec can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a White-browed Crombec look like?
- The white-browed crombec is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae.
- How big is a White-browed Crombec?
- The White-browed Crombec is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a White-browed Crombec?
- The White-browed Crombec occurs in 5 countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Congo - Kinshasa and Burundi.
- What birds look similar to a White-browed Crombec?
- The White-browed Crombec is most easily confused with the Lemon-bellied Crombec, the Red-capped Crombec and the Somali Crombec.
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