Aberrant Bush Warbler
NameAberrant Bush Warbler
Common NameAberrant Bush Warbler
Scientific NameHorornis flavolivaceus
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with yellowish-olive underparts, which are paler on the throat and belly. It features a distinct pale yellowish supercilium (eyebrow stripe) above a darker eye-stripe.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, often explosive, series of clear, sharp whistles or trills, sometimes described as a 'chip-chip-chip' followed by a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, from Pakistan eastward through India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesProminent pale supercilium, Olive-brown upperparts with yellowish underparts, Small size and skulking habits, Found in dense montane vegetation
Description
A small, rather plain warbler, typically olive-brown above and yellowish below, known for its skulking behavior in dense undergrowth. It is often heard more than seen, inhabiting montane forests and scrub.
