Davison's Leaf Warbler
NameDavison's Leaf Warbler
Common NameDavison's Leaf Warbler
Scientific NamePhylloscopus davisoni
FamilyPhylloscopidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with yellowish-white underparts. It features a prominent yellowish supercilium (eyebrow stripe), a dark eye-stripe, and two distinct yellowish wing-bars. The bill is dark with a paler base to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin 'tseep' or 'tsit' call. Its song is a rapid, high-pitched trill or a series of quick, clear notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in mountainous regions of Southeast Asia, including southern China (Yunnan), Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Peninsular Malaysia.
Identifying Featuresyellowish supercilium, two prominent yellowish wing-bars, olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, small size
Description
A small, active warbler characterized by its olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. It typically forages in the canopy and mid-story of montane forests, often exhibiting restless movements and wing-flicking.
