Rufous-eared Warbler
Malcorus pectoralis
Dry scrub veld. Rufous mask and ear coverts; black breast-band on white underparts; erect tail.
Prinias
LC
Endemic
Description
Common endemic resident. A prinia-like bird with variable black breast-band and rufous ear-patches, these being paler in female. Has a loud, penetrating call ‘tee tee tee tee’ plus a quiet ‘chit’. Occurs in low, sparse scrub where pairs or small parties spend much time on the ground, often preferring to run rather than fly. The long, thin tail is characteristically held upright.
Quick Facts
Size
14 cm - S
Names
A: Rooioorlangstertjie
G: Rotbackensänger
Bird Family
Small warblers with long tails frequently held in a near-vertical position. Sexes are alike. Calls consist of a single repetitive note and are often closely similar.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
Occurs in low, sparse scrub where pairs or small parties spend much time on the ground, often preferring to run rather than fly.
