Black-faced Warbler
NameBlack-faced Warbler
Common NameBlack-faced Warbler
Scientific NameAbroscopus schisticeps
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey crown, a prominent bright yellow supercilium, and a distinct black mask covering the lores and ear-coverts. The upperparts, wings, and tail are olive-green, while the underparts are whitish to pale yellow, often with a yellowish wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically high-pitched, thin, and rapid, often described as a series of 'tsi-tsi-tsi-tsu' notes or a rapid trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, from northern India, Nepal, and Bhutan, eastward through northeastern India to southern China, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesBlack face mask, Bright yellow supercilium, Grey crown, Olive-green upperparts, Small size
Description
This small, active warbler is easily identified by its striking black face mask and bright yellow supercilium. It typically forages for insects in the understory and bamboo thickets of montane forests.
