river warbler
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: River warblers (Locustella fluviatilis) are a non-breeding visitor to Namibia that visit streams and rivers with fringing vegetation and woodlands associated with Zambezi Teak or mombo. Gardens, thickets and reedbeds are other favoured habitats as are jackalberry trees.
Distribution: Far eastern Caprivi Strip on Zambezi/Chobe River systems and Victoria Falls.Diet: Forages mainly on the ground under shrubs, in grasses and from plants for small insects and spiders.
Description: Small drab-coloured warbler. Distinctive looking tail is long and broad with a graduated tip. Sings repetitively by day and night. Locustella is Latin for 'little locust' referring to their 'insect-like songs'.Breeding: Extralimital.
Size: 12cm. Weight: 15g.
Whole of Namibia Tour
16 Days - Fish River Canyon, Luderitz, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha and a few extra places thrown in for good measure make this the complete Namibian holiday
Tribes and South Namibia Tour
14 Days - Includes visiting several local communities in the north of the country along with the traditional highlights of southern Namibia
Ultimate Namibia Safari
11 Days - Stay in good quality lodges while visitng the highlights of central & northern Namibia, including the dunes at Sossusvlei, Damaraland & the Etosha National Park.
