About the Short-billed Crombec
Philippa's crombec, 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | African Warblers (Macrosphenidae) |
| Species | Sylvietta philippae |
| Species Codes | shbcro1, SBCR, PHCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-billed Crombec belong to?
The Short-billed Crombec (Sylvietta philippae) belongs to the African Warblers family (Macrosphenidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Short-billed Crombec?
Philippa's crombec, 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....
Where can I report a Short-billed Crombec sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-billed Crombec on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shbcro1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in African Warblers 18 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
18
Species in Family
2
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