Briar Warbler (Oreophilais robertsi)

Other Scientific Names
Prinia robertsi [Dowsett and Forbes-Watson (1993)], Prinia robertsi [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)]

Other Names (World)
Briar Warbler, Roberts's Warbler, Forest Prinia

Family
Cisticolidae (Cisticolas And Allies)

Size
13 - 14 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Benson, 1946)

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical lowland moist shrubland, high altitude shrubland, montane moist forest.

Range (Guide)

Mozambique, Zimbabwe.

Highlands of eastern Zimbabwe and adjacent Mozambique.

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 LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Habits
Usually in small groups.

Voice
A raucous chorus of rather babbler-like chattering by all members of the group.

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Roberts's Warbler (Oreophilais robertsi) [XC246382]
by Daniel Danckwerts from Nyanga, Manicaland, Zimbabwe (call)

Roberts's Warbler (Oreophilais robertsi) [XC246383]
by Daniel Danckwerts from Nyanga, Manicaland, Zimbabwe (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Previously placed in genus Prinia, but genetic evidence suggests that it is closer to Apalis.

References
See References.

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