Karoo Eremomela (Eremomela gregalis)
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Karoo Eremomela

Eremomela gregalis (Smith, A, 1829)

6.8 gWeight

The Karoo eremomela (Eremomela gregalis), also known as the yellow-rumped eremomela, is a species of bird formerly placed in the "Old World warbler" assemblage, but now placed in the family Cisticolidae.

Most records: South Africa, Namibia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Karoo Eremomela has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Karoo NPSouth Africa23 records
  2. Spitzkoppe Nature ReserveNamibia7 records
  3. Augrabies Falls NPSouth Africa1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

South AfricaNamibia

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 Karoo eremomela (Eremomela gregalis), also known as the yellow-rumped eremomela, 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 Karoo Eremomela?

The Karoo Eremomela weighs around 6.8 g.

Where does the Karoo Eremomela live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southwestern. It is most often recorded in South Africa and Namibia.

Is the Karoo Eremomela endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Karoo Eremomela as Least Concern.

What does the Karoo Eremomela eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Karoo Eremomela in?

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

At a glance

Weight
6.8 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
52 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
11 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

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

Range

Africa: southwestern

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 scotopsBurnt-necked EremomelaBurnt-necked EremomelaEremomela usticollisRufous-crowned EremomelaRufous-crowned EremomelaEremomela badicepsTurner's EremomelaTurner's EremomelaEremomela turneriBlack-necked EremomelaBlack-necked EremomelaEremomela atricollisCommon JeryCommon JeryNeomixis tenella
Karoo Eremomela

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