Broad-billed Warbler
NameBroad-billed Warbler
Common NameBroad-billed Warbler
Scientific NameTickellia hodgsoni
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)9.8
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsThis warbler has olive-green upperparts, a greyish face and nape, and a striking rufous (chestnut) crown. Its underparts are bright yellow, contrasting with the darker upperparts. It possesses a relatively broad, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a high-pitched, thin, and rapid trill or a series of accelerating notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Broad-billed Warbler is found across the Himalayas, from Nepal eastward through Northeast India, Bhutan, and Myanmar, extending into parts of Southeast Asia including southern China, northern Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesRufous crown, Grey face and nape, Bright yellow underparts, Olive-green upperparts, Relatively broad bill, Small size
Description
The Broad-billed Warbler is a small, active passerine typically found in the dense undergrowth of high-altitude montane forests. It forages primarily for insects, often flicking its tail as it moves through vegetation. This species is known for its distinctive rufous crown and relatively broad bill.
