Baikal Bush Warbler
NameBaikal Bush Warbler
Common NameBaikal Bush Warbler
Scientific NameLocustella davidi
FamilyLocustellidae
Wingspan (cm)17.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, sometimes with a rufous tinge on the rump and tail. Underparts are whitish, often with a buff wash on the flanks and undertail coverts, and faint streaking may be present on the throat and breast. It has a distinct pale supercilium contrasting with a dark loral stripe.
Vocalization / CallA distinctive, monotonous, high-pitched, insect-like reeling or trilling song, often described as 'tzzzzzzzzzzzz'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in southern Siberia, Mongolia, and northern China. Winters in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesPlain brown upperparts, Pale supercilium, Faint streaking on throat/breast (variable), Longish tail, Skulking behavior in dense vegetation, Insect-like reeling song
Description
The Baikal Bush Warbler is a small, secretive warbler with plain brown plumage, often found skulking in dense undergrowth. It is characterized by its relatively long tail and a pale supercilium above the eye. This species is known for its insect-like reeling song.
