Red faced crombec

Introduction: The Red-Faced Crombec (Sylvietta whytii) is a small insectivorous bird found in Namibia's woodlands. It has a rufous face and a distinctive song, foraging for insects in dense vegetation. The species builds cup-shaped nests in shrubs or trees and exhibits melodious songs.

Description: This tiny passerine bird has a reddish-brown face and upperparts, with a pale belly. Its slender bill is ideal for extracting insects from tree crevices. The Red-Faced Crombec is known for its melodious songs that resonate through the woodland areas where it resides.

Habitat: The Red-Faced Crombec thrives in various woodland habitats, including dry savannas and open woodlands. It prefers areas with dense vegetation, where it can forage for insects and construct its cup-shaped nests.

Diet: Being insectivorous, the Red-Faced Crombec feeds primarily on small insects and spiders. It skillfully searches for its prey amidst the leaves and branches of trees, using its slender bill to extract them.

behaviour: This bird is highly active, often seen hopping from branch to branch in search of food. Its distinctive song, a series of melodious notes, is a common sound in the woodlands it inhabits.

Reproduction: The Red-Faced Crombec constructs a cup-shaped nest using plant fibers, which is well-hidden in shrubs or trees. The female lays a clutch of eggs, and both parents take turns incubating them until they hatch.

Size: The Red-Faced Crombec measures about 11–13 centimetres (4–5 inches) in length.

Weight: It typically weighs between 8–14 grams.