Green-capped Eremomela
A species of Eremomelas Scientific name : Eremomela scotops Genus : Eremomelas
Green-capped Eremomela, A species of Eremomelas
Botanical name: Eremomela scotops
Genus: Eremomelas
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Description
The green-capped eremomela or greencap eremomela (Eremomela scotops) is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Green-capped Eremomela primarily consumes small insects. They typically forage in groups, traversing the upper reaches of tall trees and occasionally shrubs. Known to participate actively in mixed-species foraging parties, green-capped Eremomela often plucks its prey from leaves and twigs.
Habitat
The green-capped Eremomela thrives across diverse habitats predominantly consisting of subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savannas. A preference for open woodlands is noted, especially where brachystegia, Baikiaea, tall acacia, and mopane trees flourish. Additionally, green-capped Eremomela occupies habitats like riparian forests, forest edges, and even adapts to garden environments. It exists from sea-level regions extending to altitudes up to 1800 meters, showing considerable ecological adaptability within a range of woodland ecosystems.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cisticolas and allies Genus
Eremomelas Species
Green-capped Eremomela