Knysna Warbler (Bradypterus sylvaticus)
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Knysna Warbler

Bradypterus sylvaticus Sundevall, 1860

21 gWeight

The Knysna warbler or Knysna scrub warbler (Bradypterus sylvaticus) is a very shy and cryptic warbler, endemic to the coastal regions of South Africa.

Most records: South Africa

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Knysna Warbler has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Kirstenbosch Botanical GardenSouth Africa29 records

Countries and regions with the most records

South Africa

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 Knysna warbler or Knysna scrub warbler (Bradypterus sylvaticus) is a very shy and cryptic warbler, endemic to the coastal regions of South Africa. Its population is small and probably declining, due to natural and artificial fragmentation of its habitat, and limited dispersal and reproductive ability.

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Questions

How big is the Knysna Warbler?

The Knysna Warbler weighs around 21 g.

Where does the Knysna Warbler live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southern, eastern South Africa. It is most often recorded in South Africa.

Is the Knysna Warbler endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Knysna Warbler as Near Threatened.

What does the Knysna Warbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Knysna Warbler in?

It belongs to the family Grassbirds & Allies (Locustellidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
21 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
57 mm
Tail
57 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

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

Range

Africa: southern, eastern South Africa

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Grassbirds & Allies Locustellidae
Genus
Bradypterus

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Knysna Warbler

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