Rufous-eared Warbler (Malcorus pectoralis) [XC433030]
by Dawie de Swardt from Klerksdorp, Southern DC, North West, South Africa (call)
Rufous-eared Warbler (Malcorus pectoralis) [XC728127]
by Dawie de Swardt from Aberdeen Plain (near Noagashoogte), Western District, Eastern Cape, South Africa (song)
Subspecies
Often placed in Prinia, but genetic evidence indicates it is distinct.
The following 3 subspecies are recognised:
etoshae (Winterbottom, 1965) - Northern and central Namibia.
ocularius (Smith, A, 1843) - Southern Namibia, southern Botswana and northern South Africa (south to R Orange).
pectoralis Smith, 1829 - Southern South Africa (south of R Orange and south-western Free State).