Brownish-flanked Bush Warbler
NameBrownish-flanked Bush Warbler
Common NameBrownish-flanked Bush Warbler
Scientific NameHorornis fortipes
FamilyCettiidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are plain olive-brown, contrasting with rufous-brown flanks and a paler, buffy-white belly. It has a faint, pale supercilium above a dark loral stripe and a dark eye. The tail is relatively long and plain brown.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a loud, explosive, and distinctive series of whistles or trills, often described as "chip-chip-chip" or "twee-twee-twee", sometimes accelerating and rising in pitch. It also gives sharp "tack" calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, parts of Southeast Asia, and southern China, typically breeding in mountainous regions.
Identifying FeaturesPlain olive-brown upperparts, Rufous-brown flanks, Faint pale supercilium, Skulking behavior in dense undergrowth, Loud, explosive song
Description
This small, plain warbler is characterized by its dull olive-brown upperparts and distinctive rufous-brown flanks. It is a shy bird, typically found skulking in dense undergrowth and bamboo thickets, often revealing its presence more by its loud, explosive song than by sight.
