Chinese Leaf Warbler
NameChinese Leaf Warbler
Common NameChinese Leaf Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus yunnanensis
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)6.5
Plumage DetailsOlive-brown upperparts, whitish underparts, a prominent pale supercilium, a dark eye-stripe, and dark lateral crown stripes. It also features two yellowish wing bars, with the upper one often more distinct.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a high-pitched, rapid, and often repetitive series of notes, sometimes described as a 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'chip-chip-chip' with variations. Calls are typically sharp 'chip' or 'tseep' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to China, breeding in central and northern China (e.g., Sichuan, Gansu, Shaanxi) and wintering in southern China (e.g., Yunnan, Guangdong) and occasionally northern Indochina.
Identifying Featuresprominent pale supercilium, dark eye-stripe, dark lateral crown stripes, two distinct wing bars, small size, olive-brown upperparts, whitish underparts
Description
A small, active warbler with olive-brown upperparts and whitish underparts. It is characterized by a distinctive head pattern, including a prominent supercilium and dark crown stripes, and typically forages for insects in the canopy of trees.
