Red-winged Gray Warbler
Drymocichla incana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCisticolidae (Cisticolas and Allies)
- GenusDrymocichla
- SpeciesDrymocichla incana (Red-winged Gray Warbler)
About the Red-winged Gray Warbler
The red-winged grey warbler (Drymocichla incana) is a small to medium size bird in the family Cisticolidae that is native to Central Africa. It is the only species placed in the genus Drymocichla. It is mostly grey with a white underside, a long tail and a prominent red patch on the wing. It is commonly found in swamp and savanna-like environments where it breeds in the rainy season. The sexes are alike.
The red-winged grey warbler was formally described and illustrated in 1881 by the German ornithologist Gustav Hartlaub based on five specimens collected in northern Uganda by the naturalist Emin Pasha. Hartlaub introduced a new genus for the species, Drymocichla, and coined the current binomial name Drymocichla incana. The red-winged grey warbler is placed in the family Cisticolidae and remains the only species in the genus Drymocichla. The species is monotypic: no subspecies are recognised. The genus name combines the Ancient Greek rumos meaning "copse" or "wood" with kikhlē meaning "thrush". The specific epithet incana is from Latin incanus meaning "light grey".
A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2013 found that the red-winged grey warbler is most closely related... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-winged Gray Warbler 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 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-winged Gray Warbler in Murchison Falls National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Red-winged Gray Warbler sighting in Murchison Falls National Park, based on 115 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-winged Gray Warbler in Murchison Falls National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Red-winged Gray Warbler in Murchison Falls National Park in our monthly data.