Order Passeriformes 75 species in 17 genera Size: Between 8 cm (Northern Crombec, Sylvietta brachyura) and 23 cm (Cape Grass-warbler, Sphenoeacus afer). Distribution: Old World. Palearctic, Afrotropical, Oriental and Australasian Regions. The tropical species are sedentary, but those breeding in temperate regions are mostly migratory. Habitat: Very varied. Mainly forest and scrubland. Feeding: Mainly insects. Also fruits. Breeding: Elaborated cup placed in the most dense part of scrub vegetation. 2-7 eggs. Incubation 12-14 days. Nestling period 11-15 days. Threat status: [view threatened species]