About the Gray-capped Warbler
The grey-capped warbler is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is monotypic in the genus Eminia. The grey-capped warbler is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. It is a large, chunky, thin-tailed-warbler with a distinctive grey cap, a black band around its head, and a chestnut throat wrapping its neck. Grey-capped warblers maintain a diet of insects and other invertebrates, including caterpillars, moths, grasshoppers, and mantids.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cisticolas and Allies (Cisticolidae) |
| Species | Eminia lepida |
| Species Codes | gycwar3, GCWA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-capped Warbler belong to?
The Gray-capped Warbler (Eminia lepida) belongs to the Cisticolas and Allies family (Cisticolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-capped Warbler?
The grey-capped warbler is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is monotypic in the genus Eminia. The grey-capped warbler is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. It is a large, chunky, thin-tailed-warbler with a distinctive...
Where can I report a Gray-capped Warbler sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-capped Warbler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gycwar3, or on iNaturalist.
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