Black-necked Eremomela (Eremomela atricollis)
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Black-necked Eremomela

Eremomela atricollis Barboza du Bocage, 1894

11 cmLength10 gWeight

The black-necked eremomela (Eremomela atricollis) is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.

Busiest months: October and December · Most records: Zambia, Angola

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-necked Eremomela has been recorded at 6 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Kasanka NPZambia40 records
  2. Mutinondo WildernessZambia6 records
  3. Mt. Moco Reserve IBAAngola2 records
More places
  1. Mushingashi ConservancyZambia2 records
  2. Musekese CampZambia1 record
  3. Kafue NP – Busanga PlainsZambia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

ZambiaAngola

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-necked eremomela (Eremomela atricollis) is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.

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Questions

How big is the Black-necked Eremomela?

The Black-necked Eremomela is about 11 cm long and weighs around 10 g.

Where does the Black-necked Eremomela live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southern DR Congo to central Angola and central Zambia. It is most often recorded in Zambia and Angola.

When is the best time to see the Black-necked Eremomela?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and December (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-necked Eremomela endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-necked Eremomela as Least Concern.

What does the Black-necked Eremomela eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Black-necked Eremomela in?

It belongs to the family Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
11 cm
Weight
10 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
59 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: southern DR Congo to central Angola and central Zambia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cisticolas & Allies Cisticolidae
Genus
Eremomela

Other birds in the genus Eremomela

Yellow-bellied EremomelaYellow-bellied EremomelaEremomela icteropygialisYellow-vented EremomelaYellow-vented EremomelaEremomela flavicrissalisSenegal EremomelaSenegal EremomelaEremomela pusillaGreen-backed EremomelaGreen-backed EremomelaEremomela canescensGreen-capped EremomelaGreen-capped EremomelaEremomela scotopsKaroo EremomelaKaroo EremomelaEremomela gregalisBurnt-necked EremomelaBurnt-necked EremomelaEremomela usticollisRufous-crowned EremomelaRufous-crowned EremomelaEremomela badicepsTurner's EremomelaTurner's EremomelaEremomela turneriCommon JeryCommon JeryNeomixis tenella
Black-necked Eremomela

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