Eremomela canescens
The Green-backed Eremomela (Eremomela canescens) is a diminutive and active passerine belonging to the African warbler family Cisticolidae, known for its subtle yet elegant plumage. Measuring approximately 10-11 cm in length and weighing a mere 6-8 grams, this species exhibits a distinctive greenish-grey back and wings, contrasting with its clean white to pale yellow underparts and bright yellowish undertail coverts. A faint, often broken, pale eye-ring can be discerned, framing its dark eyes...
Found primarily in dry savanna, Acacia woodlands, thorn scrub, and open dry forests, typically in lowland to mid-altitude regions.
Primarily insectivorous, feeding on a wide array of small invertebrates including caterpillars, beetles, ants, and spiders, gleaned actively from leaves and branches.
The Green-backed Eremomela is a highly active, diurnal species, constantly on the move as it forages within the canopy and understory. It employs an acrobatic gleaning strategy, meticulously searching foliage, twigs, and bark for small insects, often hanging upside down to reach prey. During the ...
The Green-backed Eremomela boasts a wide distribution across sub-Saharan Africa, encompassing a large belt from West to East Africa. Its breeding and year-round range extends from Senegal and Gambia in the west, through countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic, reaching ...
Least Concern
- Despite its small size, the Green-backed Eremomela is an incredibly active and agile forager, often hanging upside down to snatch prey. - Its name 'Eremomela' is derived from Greek, meaning 'desert thrush', though it's not a thrush and prefers more vegetated savanna. - They are often spotted as...