Knysna Scrub Warbler

The Knysna Scrub Warbler Bradypterus sylvaticus is a very cryptic warbler, endemic to South Africa. Population small and probably declining. Has a distinctive call which can be used to call it into sight with. A small population of about 40 pairs exists on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Cape Town. Most breeding territories are in dense vegetation along streams. Nests very close to the ground. Possibly highly philopatric - one of three colour-ringed nestlings was seen a year later occupying its parent territory. May undertake local migration.

The Knysna Scrub Warbler is classified as Vulnerable (VU), considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Knysna Scrub Warbler Bradypterus sylvaticus is a very cryptic warbler, endemic to South Africa. Population small and probably declining. Has a distinctive call which can be used to call it into sight with. A small population of about 40 pairs exists on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Cape Town. Most breeding territories are in dense vegetation along streams. Nests very close to the ground. Possibly highly philopatric - one of three colour-ringed nestlings was seen a year later occupying its parent territory. More

The Knysna Scrub Warbler is similar, but has a shorter tail and is darker below with less obvious streaking. The song of the Knysna Scrub Warbler is also similar to that of the African Scrub Warbler, but starts with longer and louder notes. Distribution - Eastern South Africa, Lesotho, eastern highlands of Zimbabwe. More

pigeon and Knysna scrub warbler are among the birds that live in the high forest canopy. The mountain buzzard, Cape eagle owl and crowned eagle can also be seen in the forests and surrounding mountains. More

skulker, Knysna Scrub Warbler, which responded remarkably well to tape. Moving on towards Wilderness we stopped briefly at the Kaaimans River where we were able to add a host of exciting forest birds including Dusky Flycatcher, Cape Batis, Knysna Turaco, Black Sawwing Swallow, Sombre Greenbul, African Paradise Flycatcher, Black-backed Puffback, Olive Bush Shrike, Black-bellied Glossy Starling and Swee Waxbill. A stop in the town of Wilderness added Red-necked Francolin. More