Rufous-eared Warbler (Malcorus pectoralis)
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Rufous-eared Warbler

Malcorus pectoralis Smith, A, 1829

15 cmLength10 gWeight

The rufous-eared warbler (Malcorus pectoralis) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae.

Busiest months: September · Most records: South Africa, Namibia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: September · Most records: South Africa, Namibia

Rufous-eared Warbler has been recorded at 9 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Karoo NPSouth Africa189 records
  2. Etosha NP – Okaukuejo CampNamibia25 records
  3. Benfontein NRSouth Africa22 records
More places
  1. Augrabies Falls NPSouth Africa19 records
  2. Namibgrens Guest FarmNamibia6 records
  3. Etosha NP – Halali CampNamibia6 records
  4. Daan Viljoen Game ReserveNamibia5 records
  5. Spitzkoppe Nature ReserveNamibia3 records
  6. Swakopmund Salt WorksNamibia1 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 rufous-eared warbler (Malcorus pectoralis) is a species of bird in the family Cisticolidae. It is found in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It is the only species in the genus Malcorus.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-eared Warbler?

The Rufous-eared Warbler is about 15 cm long and weighs around 10 g.

Where does the Rufous-eared Warbler live?

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

When is the best time to see the Rufous-eared Warbler?

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

Is the Rufous-eared Warbler endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-eared Warbler as Least Concern.

What does the Rufous-eared Warbler eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rufous-eared Warbler in?

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

At a glance

Length
15 cm
Weight
10 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Varied
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
49 mm
Tail
74 mm
Bill
12 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

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

Range

Africa: southern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Cisticolas & Allies Cisticolidae
Genus
Malcorus

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Rufous-eared Warbler

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