Alström’s Warbler
NameAlström’s Warbler
Common NameAlström’s Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus affinis
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThis warbler features bright yellow underparts from the chin to the undertail coverts. Its head is olive-grey, contrasting with the yellow, and often shows a faint yellowish supercilium (eyebrow stripe) above a dark eye-stripe. The upperparts are olive-green, and the wings and tail are dusky with olive-green fringes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tsee-tsee-tsee' call and a short, sharp 'chip'. The song is a rapid, high-pitched trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in the Himalayas and adjacent mountain ranges, extending from Afghanistan eastward through Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of China. It typically winters at lower elevations within its breeding range or slightly to the south.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Olive-grey head, Small size, Active foraging behavior, Faint supercilium
Description
The Alström’s Warbler is a small, active leaf warbler characterized by its bright yellow underparts and olive-grey head. It typically forages in dense undergrowth and scrub in mountainous regions, often flicking its tail. This species is known for its high-pitched vocalizations.
