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Philippa's crombec

Philippa's crombec

Species of bird

Philippa's crombec (Sylvietta philippae), 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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Description

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.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    BirdLife International (2018). "Sylvietta philippae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22715121A131323304. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22715121A131323304.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Philippa's Crombec Sylvietta philippae". BirdLife International. BirdLife International. 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.


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