The Red-faced woodland warbler is a small member (10–11 cm) of the Phylloscopus family, with a short tail and a distinct rusty face. It occurs in a relatively small range around Lake Edward, in mountain forests and adjacent young forests between 1,200 and 3,100 meters altitude. It is often seen in mixed flocks at medium or high levels in the tree canopy, foraging for small insects, but also spiders. The nest is spherical and built of moss, dry leaves, plant fibers and feathers. The song consists of two to three phrases: 'peetree puutree petree', while the call is a sharp 'sip sip'.