Cryptic Warbler
NameCryptic Warbler
Common NameCryptic Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus intermedius
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown, often with a greenish tinge, contrasting with whitish underparts that may have a yellowish wash on the flanks. It features a faint, pale supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and dark lores, with a relatively short, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a soft 'chip' or 'tchip'. The song is a simple, short, and repetitive phrase, often described as a series of trills or whistles.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas, ranging from northern India through Nepal and Bhutan, extending into parts of Southeast Asia including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dull olive-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Faint pale supercilium, Short, dark bill
Description
The Cryptic Warbler is a small, rather plain warbler with dull olive-brown upperparts and whitish underparts. It typically inhabits dense undergrowth in montane forests, actively foraging for insects.
