Asian Stubtail
NameAsian Stubtail
Common NameAsian Stubtail
Scientific NameUrosphena squameiceps
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with whitish underparts and buffy flanks. The head features a dark crown, a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow stripe), and a dark eye-stripe. Its most distinctive feature is its very short, stubby tail.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a high-pitched, insect-like trill, often described as a rapid series of 'tsip-tsip-tsip' notes. Calls include a sharp 'tack' or 'tsip'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in Northeast Asia, including Japan, Korea, Northeast China, and the Russian Far East. It migrates south to winter in Southeast Asia, ranging from southern China through Indochina, the Philippines, Borneo, and Sumatra.
Identifying FeaturesVery short, stubby tail, Prominent white supercilium, Dark eye-stripe, Small size, Olive-brown upperparts, Skulking behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
The Asian Stubtail is a very small, secretive warbler characterized by its extremely short tail. It typically forages on or near the ground in dense undergrowth, often near water, making it difficult to observe.
