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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Macrosphenidae

Cape Grassbird

Sphenoeacus afer

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7518 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
19–23 cm
Body Mass
30.4 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 89

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 89).

DEF 57

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 57).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Southern Habitat: Shrubland & Scrub
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Sphenoeacus afer excisus

    e Zimbabwe and w Mozambique

  • Sphenoeacus afer natalensis

    ne South Africa, w Swaziland and n Lesotho

  • Sphenoeacus afer intermedius

    e South Africa

  • Sphenoeacus afer afer

    sw, s South Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Sphenoeacus afer

Which family does it belong to?

Crombecs, African Warblers (Macrosphenidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Southern

Sources & credits

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