Green-backed Eremomela
Eremomela canescens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
- GenusEremomela (Eremomelas)
- SpeciesEremomela canescens (Green-backed Eremomela)
About the Green-backed Eremomela
The green-backed eremomela (Eremomela canescens) is a member of the Cisticolidae. This bird is a common resident breeder in tropical Africa from Kenya and Ethiopia to Cameroon. This tiny passerine is typically found in open woodland. The green-backed eremomela builds a cup-shaped nest of leaves and silk low in a bush or tree. The normal clutch is two eggs. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Green-backed Eremomela in Murchison Falls 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 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Green-backed Eremomela in Murchison Falls National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Green-backed Eremomela sighting in Murchison Falls National Park, based on 28 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green-backed Eremomela in Murchison Falls National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Green-backed Eremomela in Murchison Falls National Park in our monthly data.