Somali Crombec
Sylvietta isabellina
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMacrosphenidae (African Warblers)
- GenusSylvietta (Crombecs)
- SpeciesSylvietta isabellina (Somali Crombec)
About the Somali Crombec
The Somali crombec (Sylvietta isabellina) is a species of African warbler, formerly placed in the family Sylviidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
A subspecies gaekwari described by R.B. Sharpe and named after the Maharaja of Baroda Sayajirao Gaekwad III is considered to be indistinguishable from the nominate form. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Somali Crombec in Samburu National Reserve
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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 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Somali Crombec in Samburu National Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Somali Crombec sighting in Samburu National Reserve, based on 44 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Somali Crombec in Samburu National Reserve?
April has the highest sighting rate for Somali Crombec in Samburu National Reserve in our monthly data.