Papyrus yellow warbler


The papyrus yellow warbler, papyrus flycatcher-warbler or thin-billed flycatcher-warbler is a species of tree warbler; formerly, these were placed in the paraphyletic "Old [World warbler]s". It is monotypic in its genus.
It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Its natural habitat is swamps.
It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

Compared with the dull browns and greys typical of swamp-dwelling warblers, this warbler is brightly coloured. It shows an underbelly of rich yellow and olive-brown upper parts. Its song consists of melodious liquid warbling.