Unknown to Congo [The Democratic Republic of the] (B) (NB), Congo [The Democratic Republic of the].
Coastal plain of western Angola from mouth of R Congo south to Benguela.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Status NT
Mangrove forest destruction for timber and clearance for subsistence agriculture is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Small arthropods.
Voice
Song is a blurry two-note whistle 'phoo pheeee', as well as clear whistles similar to that of Brown-throated Wattle-eye (Platysteira cyanea). Pairs also duet.
White-fronted Wattle-eye (Platysteira albifrons) [XC564145]
by from Santa Ambuleia, Angola (call, border meeting between two pairs)
White-fronted Wattle-eye (Platysteira albifrons) [XC564154]
by Wayne Paes from Santa Ambuleia, Angola (call)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Forms a superspecies with Brown-throated Wattle-eye (Platysteira cyanea). Traditionally, all members of genus treated as a superspecies, but untenable on grounds of geographical overlap and morphological characters.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet