African Tailorbird

African Tailorbird

Artisornis metopias

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Cisticolidae

About

The red-capped forest warbler, also known as the African tailorbird, is a songbird of the family Cisticolidae, formerly part of the "Old World warbler" assemblage. It is found in Mozambique and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests from 1600 to 2500 m.

Fun Fact

Reichenow coined the binomial name Prinia metopias.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests from 1600 to 2500 m.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance