Red-capped Crombec
Sylvietta ruficapilla
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMacrosphenidae (African Warblers)
- GenusSylvietta (Crombecs)
- SpeciesSylvietta ruficapilla (Red-capped Crombec)
About the Red-capped Crombec
The red-capped crombec (Sylvietta ruficapilla) is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae. It is found in Angola, Republic of the Congo, the DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Botswana.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. The red-capped crombec belongs to the Sylviidae family, a family considered Old World Warblers with it being a member of the genus Sylvietta. The red-capped crombec are found in sub-Saharan Africa near countries like the Republic of Congo, DRC, Zambia, and Mozambique.
The red-capped crombec has been observed to breed at the end of the dry season for countries like the Republic of Congo, DRC, Zambia, and Mozambique. They are stationary birds that nest using grass, and spider webs creating a cup shaped nest. They are often found nesting in trees and occasional tall, thick shrubs. Red-capped crombecs are found to be territorial of their nesting sites, often having 2-4 eggs, and the eggs incubate for around 12 days. Typical African warblers such as the red capped... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-capped Crombec in Kafue National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 2 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-capped Crombec in Kafue National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-capped Crombec sighting in Kafue National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-capped Crombec in Kafue National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Red-capped Crombec in Kafue National Park in our monthly data.